Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and strategic HR Business Partner to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Janesville, WI. As the HR Business Partner for the site, you will play a pivotal role in aligning human resources strategies with our manufacturing objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, and empowering our workforce to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support our manufacturing facility by implementing programs to improve the employee experience, including administering the onboarding program.
• Engage in and lead employee relations and performance management issues with the site management team.
• Lead succession planning for the plant.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for Leave of Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Bonus Payments, Attendance, Employee Referral payments, Tuition Reimbursement inquiries, and any other employee questions or concerns.
• Proactively recruit for all hourly and salaried openings in partnership with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Participate in selection and placement of candidates to drive quality and timeliness of hires.
• Partner with Operations Manager and plant Supervisors/Managers to evaluate and update position descriptions and salary grade alignment.
• Support implementation and administration of employee policies and identify ways to improve them.
• Audit and maintain data in our HR system, SuccessFactors, to ensure organization structure, cost centers, reporting relationships, and job titles are accurate.
• Create and distribute internal communications regarding various HR-related items within the facility.
• Collaborate with HR Directors and leaders to improve employee morale and company culture.
• Handle terminations, employee investigations, and take appropriate next steps.
• Conduct exit interviews and recommend corrective action if necessary.
• Report on KPIs for the HR Function for your specific plant and own improving those KPIs as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience supporting a manufacturing plant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Business, or related field.
• PHR certification preferred.

Skills

• Ability to build credibility with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong motivation, initiative, thoroughness, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with LEAN processes and tools.
• Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced organization experiencing transformation.

Schedule

This position is required to be on-site 5 days per week.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Annual employee contribution to HSA.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Time Off / Vacation.
• 12 company holidays.
• Sick days.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discount programs including friends and family discounts.
• Referral Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.