HR Business Parter - Sr HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation; formulates recommendations based on Company policy, procedures, and practice.
• Responds to employee and retiree inquires, provides consultative services, and communicates directly with vendor organizations to resolve escalated issues promptly.
• Enlists Shared Services HR support appropriately and timely to address complex situations and improve outcomes.
• Supports recruitment and onboarding processes and collaborates with leaders in the selection process.
• Reviews and recommends compensation for new hires, promotions, and internal adjustments based on external market data, internal equity, and budget.
• Reviews and updates job descriptions, as needed, to assure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Prepares, coordinates, and assures completion of annual HR processes including but not limited to performance management, CMI, VPP, and open enrollment.
• Coordinates and supports employee recognition, including service award celebrations.
• Oversees leave of absences cases to assure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and company policies.
• Partners with employees, leaders, and third-party vendors to resolve issues with delayed claims and incomplete documentation.
• Provides guidance on leave processes, eligibility, and return to work coordination, including modified duties or restrictions.
• Identifies needs and provides guidance to employees and leaders on leaves of absence and the accommodation process.
• Reviews inquiries and collaborates with internal stakeholders to evaluate requests and support employees.
• Partners with Shared Services HR to promote consistency and document compliance with legal requirements as well as company policy.
• Prepares and assists with unemployment claims and proceedings.
• Serves as the company representative in unemployment hearings.
• May coordinate the Company’s drug and alcohol and motor vehicle programs in partnership with Shared Services HR and Safety.
• Develops and assists with the delivery of HR related communications, presentations, and trainings to leadership and employees.
• Identifies and elevates the need for new and/or modified policies, procedures, or programs to address changing business and/or operational requirements.
• Participates in and supports HR and business initiatives