The QTI Group is partnering with a Wisconsin-based organization to hire an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support production plant operations in Richland Center, Wisconsin. With a focus on labor relations and employee relations, the HRBP will provide guidance to managers in the effective application of collective bargaining agreements and company policies.

Benefits highlights include generous health benefits benefits, robust PTO (5 weeks/year to start), 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, a rich 401k company match and more!

Labor Relations

• Help prepare for each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract renewal, gathering data and giving recommendations during the negotiation process.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements.
• Represent the company in handling grievance and arbitration matters; coordinate strike contingency planning.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to respond to employee concerns and provide guidance to managers to ensure constructive dialogue to resolve conflicts.
• Drive employee engagement through execution of programs to enhance employee morale and talent development.
• Investigate root causes or employee relations matters and develop strategies to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and promote collaboration between employees and managers.

Talent Management

• Serve as a strategic partner to the plant leaders to support programs for front line leader development and employee development, retention, and performance management, including onboarding, career development, and succession planning.
• Partner with HR and Operations leaders to forecast and plan for future staffing needs.
• Analyze turnover, identify trends, and offer suggestions to enhance the employee journey and boost retention rates.

Business Partnership

• Contribute to departmental goal-setting and implementation, ensuring alignment of HR strategies with overall company goals.
• Foster transparent communication between HR and plant leaders to ensure awareness of upcoming HR initiatives and addressing employee or labor issues.
• Coach plant leaders on key HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote employee engagement and growth.
• Support projects aimed at optimizing roles and processes to enhance efficiency and adaptability to shifting business needs and culture evolution

Travel : Occasional travel to corporate office in Madison and visits to plants across Wisconsin and Michigan.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years of HR with 3 of those years in a Generalist or Business Partner capacity
• Labor relations experience, specifically with collective bargaining agreements, strongly preferred.
• Proficient in coaching and advising leaders in employee and labor relations matters.
• Skilled in talent management, including performance management and career development strategies.
• Experience facilitating group sessions such as training, new employee orientation, etc.
• Experience assessing and implementing HRIS systems is desired; UKG experience is a plus!
• Serve as a cultural champion by building trust through clear communication, conflict resolution, and follow-through.
• Serve as a knowledge resource for other HR-related matters such as benefits, recruitment, payroll, etc. (but these are handled by centralized centers of excellence).
• Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.