Human Resources Business Partner

Job title Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to Corporate Director of Human Resources

Job purpose:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning human resources and business objectives with employees and management in designated locations and business units. The person in this position cultivates strong partnerships to deliver value-added services that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains and effective level of business literacy about the business unit's products and/or services, business objectives, challenges, culture, and competition.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Provides advanced level Human Resources services to employee and management in designated business units to help improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity & retention.
• Maintains and reports data analytics to identify trends and suggest new programs and policies or to improve and enhance existing ones.
• Provides policy interpretation and works in concert with the entire Human Resources team to ensure consistent application of policies.
• Attends business unit meetings to stay informed of challenges and opportunities within the assigned business units.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance both federally and in all states where assigned employees work and reside.
• Reviews all new and existing job descriptions to ensure legal compliance and an accurate representation of job duties. Works with Corporate Total Rewards Manager to grade and classify positions.
• Provides performance management support to employees and managers including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Provides guidance to business units on restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Processes unemployment claims, work to minimize overall expense, review cases, and represent the company at hearings.
• Conducts management training and continuously coaches business unit supervisors and managers.
• Assists in the facilitation of a non-discrimination, anti-harassment environment and investigates any complaints.
• Coordinates the exit interview process.
• Manages the performance review process from notification of those due, receiving them, reviewing them, addressing any issues, and ensuring pay increases are processed timely.
• Participates in new hire orientation to meet assigned business unit employees and introducing self as a resource for Human Resource issues.
• Administers federal and state Family and Medical Leave ensuring compliance with the applicable regulations.
• Actively participates in activities that address retention including but not limited to, planning recognition events, coordinating training, listening to team members concerns, etc.
• Ensures follow-up on all employee matters to final conclusion. This includes ongoing follow-up, tracking, documentation, and timeliness.
• Completes regulatory reports as needed such as EEO-1.
• Serves as a back-up to other HR team members, particular those in an HRBP role.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee and proprietary business information.
• Always presents a professional image of oneself and the company.

Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge of Human Resources practices normally acquired by the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, or similar field; or a combination of equivalent experience and/or education.
• Professional Human Resources certification highly desirable (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, etc.)
• Two to five years of human resources generalist or employment experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting highly desirable.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships a must.
• Helps the organization continuously improve and transform by being a change agent.
• Excellent analytical skills, experience translating data points and insights.
• Strong decision-making and presentation skills to effectively execute job requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record on making good judgements and having strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of federal, state, or locals laws,, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience with HRIS desirable (ADP preferred)
• Coaching and team building skills required.

Physical requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and repetitive motion working at a computer.
• Frequent walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing, reaching and bending.
• Frequently spends time in a production environment.

Company Culture & Values
• A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) - Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
• Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) - We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist. They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
• Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) - These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others. But when a person is kind, humble and positive it comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
• A Desire For "Expert" (EXPERTS) - Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles. From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy - the desire for "expert" drives us in each of our roles.
• Intentional Growth - Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)- Times, tools, and customer expectations change. Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them. We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
• Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) - The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
• High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) - We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort. When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection. When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
• If It Isn't Safe, We Don't Do It (SAFETY) - All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely. When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and "x" - we choose safety.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional overnight travel and occasional travel within the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is required. Inclusion in the company's driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.

Becoming a qualified driver includes:
• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.

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