Description

Summary:

The HR Advisor - Talent & Employee Experience is a key member of the HR team responsible for managing and enhancing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention. This role will work closely with the HR Director and HR Payroll Analyst to attract top talent, streamline onboarding processes, create a positive employee experience, and foster strong employee relations.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:

• Drive recruitment strategy and enhance talent management program to promote Brainerd as a best-in-class employer of choice.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Proactively source, network and maintain relationships with prospective candidates, professional organizations, job boards, and other talent sources.
• Implement creative and cost-effective methods for attracting a diverse pool of candidates.
• Ensure compliance with all hiring regulations and maintain organized records.

Onboarding and Integration:

• Manage onboarding processes to provide new hires with a seamless and engaging experience.
• Coordinate orientation sessions, including introductions to company culture, policies, and conduct onboarding follow-up meetings for timely feedback.
• Gather feedback from new hires to continuously improve the onboarding experience.

Employee Experience and Engagement:

• Manage, recommend, design, and implement programs and initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.
• Collaborate with management to identify opportunities for employee development, recognition, and well-being.
• Assist with annual engagement survey deployment and action item follow up to address employee morale and engagement levels and take proactive measures to address concerns.
• Organize employee events, activities, and surveys to strengthen team cohesion and satisfaction.
• Manage service anniversary program, including notification and procurement of gifts/awards.
• Assist marketing and promotional company apparel items for management and sales groups.

Employee Relations:

• Help manage and facilitate performance management program, including training users, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist Director of HR on employee relations matters and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a confidential and empathetic approach when addressing employee concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather insights and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Interpret and communicate company policies and procedures to employees.
• Work with the HR Director on handling more complex HR issues as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field preferred; High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 - 3 years of HR experience, preferably in recruitment, required.
• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Advanced communication skills such that they are able to deal with senior leaders independently.
• Detail oriented, logical and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships across the organization.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be highly organized, self-directed, and adaptable to change, able to lead/manage a project and prioritize work.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office