Human Resources Business Partner #ESF2625

• Our client offers cutting-edge scientifically based solutions to the food health and nutrition industries.
• Founded in 1967 this publicly traded company operates on a global scale.
• Rewarding work environment.
• Opportunities for advancing professionally.
• Well liked management.

What you will be doing: Human Resources Business Partner

• Partner with site leadership to administer personnel policies practices and programs and advise and assist them in their interpretation and application.
• Assist senior management and department heads in organizational and departmental development by advising or by assisting with job structuring job descriptions reporting procedures and communications.
• Recruit interview screen and refer applicants for positions; conduct orientation programs for new employees; analyze turnover and recommend suggestions for improved retention as required.
• Assist site leadership in human resources utilization by participating in determining and projecting staffing requirements sources of qualified personnel training and development requirements.
• Act as a consultant regarding training and development programs; arrange or conduct programs.
• Act as liaison between employees and management; conduct investigations and recommend corrective action; assist management in the utilization of constructive communication including administering disciplinary actions.
• Interact with all shifts and departments on a regular basis; maintain a visible presence across all shifts and departments; attend routine team and DDS meetings ensuring awareness of floor activities and business priorities.
• Develop propose and administer approved wage and salary programs including job analysis job descriptions job evaluation and periodic surveys to assure a competitive and equitable compensation program; recommend changes as needed.
• Assist Corporate HR with the annual performance review process to ensure reviews are completed timely and accurately; discuss performance with the leadership team as a means of identifying future growth potential and supporting the corporate succession planning process.
• Assist Corporate HR in the execution of corporate employee relations policies and programs designed to keep the corporation union-free by analyzing the effects of practices/policies programs; recommend changes to meet goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with laws relative to wages and hours employee relations employee benefits employment opportunities and other related employment laws; act as a consultant within the corporation in interpreting the administration of the laws; seek assistance from Corporate HR Director and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain a system of employee personnel record keeping retention and access by authorized personnel.
• Administer the corporate drug program which includes pre-employment screening random tests and post-accident screening when applicable.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; work to advance and promote the safety culture of the site.
• Perform other related duties.
• Communicate consistently with the HR Manager and HR leadership regarding progress delays and task status; provide weekly updates and proactively raise issues before escalation is required.
• Demonstrate urgency in executing HR tasks such as onboarding employee conversions investigations and compliance-related items; track actions and meet all business-driven deadlines.
• Ensure all special projects are aligned with business priorities and receive approval from the HR Manager or HR leadership prior to initiation.
• Model a positive professional HR presence and approach fostering trust and engagement across departments.

Experience you will need: Human Resources Business Partner

• BS degree in Human Resources (preferred) or its equivalent
• HR Business Partner Certification is preferred.
• At least five years of human resources experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as effective presentation skills to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of employees.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant setting and walking the production floor interacting with all levels of employees.