Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providing daily support and interaction for employees and managers, assisting with employee questions, facilitating manager discussions, and delivering overall employee relations support for all employees. This role aligns people and policies with company goals, works with managers on employee development plans, and facilitates discussions for the successful resolution of conflicts. This position works with internal business partners to help create a consistent and exceptional employee experience.

Core responsibilities include the following and all other duties assigned:

• Provide professional advice, support, and mediation to managers and employees regarding programs, procedures, and policies.
• Collaborate across the Human Resources to identify and analyze trends/metrics to help develop and deliver value-add solutions, programs, and policies to management and employees that support the business and departmental objectives.
• Collaborate in the analysis, development, and implementation of various modules and upgrades of HRIS.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relation issues including conflict resolution activities, corrective action/plans, workplace complaints, investigations, and grievances.
• Assist in employee termination process including preparation of termination information, updating HRIS and relevant documents, unemployment hearings and conducting exit interviews.
• Coach and advise leadership and employees on effective and compliant performance reviews composition including goal setting aligned with organizational KPIs.
• Collaborate across Human Resources to support Workers' Compensation claims, including filing claims, recordkeeping, managing restrictions, and partnering with insurance company or state agencies.
• Work with managers on staffing needs, assist with requisitions, support interview and selection process, and provide and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of and assist in the compliance of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO; partner with legal department as required.
• Manages HR programs, as needed.
• Compile and disseminate various reports and charts as needed.
• Support and promote employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization.
• Manage and maintain employee records and respond to employment verification requests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education, qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• B.S. Degree in Human Resources, or equivalent related field.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Minimum 5 years of general human resources experience
• Experience working with UKG/HRIS systems preferred
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and a distribution center, a plus
• Experience with multi-facility operations, a plus
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility
• High degree of professionalism, ethics, integrity, leadership, and confidentiality
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to diffuse high-tension situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong business acumen, good reasoning, fairness, and sound judgment
• Strong, influencing, and facilitating conflict resolution skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and ability to manage and drive own schedule to meet goals
• Excellent customer service, attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications
• Travel estimated 25%

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience, and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Wrth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Wrth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

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EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.