Human Resources Business Partner

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• HR Excellence: Ensure all standard work is followed consistently and accurately.
• Research, ask questions, and clarify processes to understand standard work and confirm items are being handled appropriately.
• Work towards zero customer disappointment by meeting deadlines for all project work.
• Provide timely communication responses to support business objectives.
• Know the business being served at a deep level; engage with the management team through staff meetings and leadership team meetings.
• Respond quickly and with sound business acumen to shifting priorities based on business need.
• Provide clear, well-organized, and accurate information to the business regarding all Corporate Human Resource initiatives.
• Organize Skip Levels with associates and present themes to leadership.
• Coach Leaders in addressing associate concerns as appropriate.
• Conduct Exit Interviews for each voluntary departing associate and report back on individual feedback.
• Collaborate with business leaders on HR strategies and solutions supporting short- and long-term business objectives.
• Investigate associate issues and complaints in a timely, professional manner; respond to and resolve issues as appropriate.
• Provide the management team with appropriate advice and counsel on associate issues.
• Drive performance management, not just annually, but throughout the year by coaching management team on appropriate goal setting, coaching, and feedback.
• Participate in the annual Affirmative Action Planning compensation and position analysis.
• Understand and explain outliers to the leadership team and recommend corrections as appropriate.
• Recruiting and Onboarding: Monitor labor needs from labor planning meetings and execute recruitment processes for the service group. Communicate recruiting and staffing updates to the business. Participate in the interview process for key positions. Facilitate new leaders in “New Leader Assimilation/On-Boarding.”
• Workforce and Leadership Development: Actively manage the Talent Review process, deliver expectations to management teams, and follow up on relevant deadlines. Assist in challenging processes, leadership development plans, and exit strategies for associates. Conduct regular follow-up with line leadership to advance development plans and address outstanding actions from local talent reviews. Support the development of an appropriate workforce plan that identifies and responds to gaps in the current workforce. Partner with T&D specialists to understand skill gaps and strengths of the hourly workforce. Partner with leadership on development plans to advance associates' skill gaps and levels.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development to hire and develop appropriate associates to achieve business objectives.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, or business preferred.
• 3+ years of human resource experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong computer software skills (e.g., MS Office, Org Plus, etc.)
• Interviewing, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to resolve conflict and manage relationships
• Exceptional customer service, sense of urgency, and detailed orientation
• Broad organizational knowledge preferred

Competencies

• Effective Communications
• Influence
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Collaboration

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Working conditions associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Safety and successful performance of essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Total Rewards

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Application

To apply: Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.