Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Crane Engineering is a people-first organization with locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. For over 85 years, we've built our reputation on delivering exceptional customer service while creating a workplace where our team members can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. As our organization continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes Crane’s core values (Act with Integrity and Respect, Foster Teamwork, Focus on the Customer, Strive for Excellence and Innovation, Project Passion and Energy and Have Fun).
• Partners with team members and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, and employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation compliance.
• Leads full cycle recruitment efforts – including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Builds and maintains relationships with schools, technical colleges, and community organizations; represents Crane Engineering at career fairs and student outreach.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent aligned with Crane’s culture and values.
• Manages and administers leave programs (FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation), ensuring timely communication, accurate documentation and compliance with applicable laws.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Acts as a resource for team member concerns and questions, providing excellent service to internal customers.
• Leads retention efforts by monitoring engagement, implementing feedback driven initiatives and supporting career development opportunities.
• Administers Performance Management.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; five to 10 years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SHRM certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills demonstrated through success in fostering an employee-focused culture.
• A well-organized team player who can relate to employees at all levels of an organization.
• A decisive individual who possesses a strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective to resolve a range of human resource related issues.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety and training and development.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.