Human Resources Business Partner

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a progressive and well-run company? Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental, a company that offers Utility specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the company's growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Business Partner collaborates closely with the leadership team and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to understand and implement the organization’s human resource and talent strategy. This partnership is especially critical in addressing both current and future talent requirements, including recruiting, employee retention, and succession planning.

Employee Relations and Support

• This role provides comprehensive support and guidance to management and staff, particularly when complex, specialized, or sensitive issues arise.
• Responsibilities may include administering, coaching and executing routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and overseeing employee terminations.
• The HR Business Partner also oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, working under the guidance of the CHRO.

Learning and Development

• The HR Business Partner is responsible for creating and implementing learning and development programs and initiatives that align with the company’s strategy and vision. These programs are designed to provide internal development opportunities for employees and are coordinated in partnership with the HR Team. Additionally, this position is responsible for scheduling and tracking Annual Professional Development Meetings for all UCC staff in coordination with the CHRO and the rest of the HR Team.
• The role also facilitates and supports the Annual Performance Review process within the Performance Management system, including managing performance warnings and improvement plans.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• The HR Business Partner partners with the HR team, as well as with managers, to oversee the talent acquisition process for key positions. This includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles.
• The role manages the onboarding and new hire process for all employees, including issuing new hire offers via email, entering new hire data into Paycom and SharePoint upon acceptance, and providing the first day of HR onboarding.
• Additional responsibilities include initiating background checks and drug tests for all new hires reporting to Waukegan, managing the Summer Intern program and Associate Engineer Training Program for new graduates, and working directly with temporary agencies to fill positions at various locations.
• The HR Business Partner also serves as a backup for the manufacturing location in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Compliance and Reporting

• The HR Business Partner ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices. This includes reviewing and updating company policies and practices to maintain compliance. The role is responsible for filing reports such as EEO-1, VETS-100, Affirmative Action plan reporting, and other government-mandated reports.
• The position oversees I-9 form review and completion, E-Verify for all new employees, document updates, and compliance.
• Manages immigration and visa applications in coordination with outside legal counsel and the CHRO.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law is an important aspect of this role.

Leave Administration and Offboarding

• The HR Business Partner coordinates all leave of absence applications and the interactive process in collaboration with Payroll and the HR Team.
• Manages the off-boarding process by entering relevant data into Paycom and SharePoint and conducting exit interviews.

Benefits and Training Administration

• This position handles benefit plan questions, open enrollment, new hire enrollment and administration in coordination with the HR and Payroll team.
• Manages all HR personnel files, including their creation and content, as well as other confidential files.
• The HR Business Partner is responsible for managing new hire and annual anti-harassment training programs and tracking completion, as well as other new hire training programs required for specific positions.
• The role also manages and tracks all tuition reimbursement applications and processes tuition reimbursement requests for CHRO approval.
• Other Responsibilities
• Additional duties include coordinating social activities for the Waukegan location, such as holiday parties, philanthropy drives (e.g., United Way), and flu shot clinics.
• The HR Business Partner also performs other duties as assigned to support the HR function and organizational goals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• 7 years of human resource management experience preferred.
• HR certification a plus.

Characteristics and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS, Recruiting, Payroll and Talent Management systems.
• General business acumen.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 80% of the day.
• Ability to travel to other company locations or career fairs 15% of the time.

Core Values and Beliefs

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay Range: $90,000 to $120,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Benefits:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.