Human Resources Business Partner
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., producer of YellaWood® brand pressure-treated pine, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support operations across Alabama and Kentucky. This role will be located in the Mobile area with frequent travel to other locations.
About the role
Responsible for the daily management and delivery of Human Resources (HR) services and support for multiple locations. An HR Business Partner supports specific locations within a company; they work closely with management and employees "on the front line," providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training. An HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within specific company locations, while ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Function as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
- Be a credible coach and confidante to the regional leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate.
- Provide guidance to regional leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support current and future business needs.
- Interpret and provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local employment laws/policies.
- Administer employee benefit programs (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Disability, etc.) including training, open enrollment processes, implementation of new programs, and employee support.
- Support employee leave of absence programs and interactive processes to ensure compliance with FMLA and ADA requirements.
- Support Corporate Safety Team in the implementation of safety initiatives and requirements.
- Proactively support safety concerns and issues through collaboration with Safety and operations.
- Ensure proper safety training is provided to new hires and support monthly/weekly training initiatives.
- Assess and support the workforce requirements for the region.
- Drive efficient and timely recruitment strategies to support the needs of the business.
- Focus on recruiting strong talent to enhance bench strength and support succession planning goals and objectives.
- Develop best practices with on-boarding programs and assimilation of new employees.
- Collaborate with other HR team members to share best practices, critical needs issues, and regional initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate Human Resources to drive alignment, standardized work, and growth.
- Work with HRIS and Corporate HR to seek improvements in systems support tools to ensure world-class HR processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field of study and three to five years of experience in human resources; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or similar designation as a subject matter expert in Human Resources is preferred.
About Great Southern Wood Preserving
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. The YellaWood® brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. With 17 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent scholarship program