Human Resources Business Partner

BASIC FUNCTION: Based at our Lucerne Valley, CA production facility, will oversee multiple locations and teams, including plants in Arizona and Kansas, as well as sales and support staff located in California. Responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resources processes, providing integrated HR solutions for the needs of internal clients taking into account the corporate policies of training and development, employee relations, compensation, recruiting and retention, etc., while abiding by all applicable current legislation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify learning & development requirements and prepare development plans for employees. Organize and conduct orientation for new hires. Provide advice as to the best HR management practices to support business objectives. Identify trends/issues that require resolution and involves appropriate resources. Provide employee relations counsel to managers and employees on HR matters including performance, discipline, organizational decisions and career development. Provide interpretation and guidance on human resources policies and employment law. Support HR colleagues and managers to understand and comply with relevant legislation and employee relation policies and practices. Participate in the talent acquisition process, ensure the quality of personnel hired, the effectiveness of recruiting and compliance with law requirements. May assist with job advertising, posting and post job information on Omya homepage and external websites. Review resumes, perform telephone interviews, administer in-person interviews and conducts reference & background checks. Recommending placement of internal and external candidates. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the area of Human Resources or Business Administration. Minimum 5 years of practical working experience in the field of Human Resources Management in a manufacturing, mining, chemicals, oil & gas, environment in areas such as employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, training, etc. Labor law knowledge (incl. California) and good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff. Excellent project management and change management skills, ability to maintain the confidential information, ability to work independently and resourceful. Salary range: 80,000 - 125,000 USD. Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position. EOE Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.