Client Overview: Our client is a well known brand in the US market and have called on us to assist them in identifying an HR Business Partner for their operations. 

Job title: HR Business Partner 

Mission: Partner strategically and tactically with assigned leadership team(s) for the development and implementation of processes, programs, and solutions related to Human Resources including staffing, change management, training, employee/labor relations, compensation and benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a change agent, actively driving organizational change and continuous improvement (CI) efforts in conjunction with the Organizational Development (OD) team.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of business/operational issues and opportunities within the assigned client group(s) and assesses the potential impact on employees. 
• Actively participates in meetings, activities, initiatives and projects within the assigned client group(s) to further promote level of business acumen. 
  
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the company¿s overall business operation.
• Partners with leadership team to effectively facilitate, administer and execute established performance management processes such as, 1:1s, coaching discussions, performance development or improvement plans and formal performance reviews.
• Review and recommend proactive changes in an effort to attract, motivate and retain a qualified workforce. 
• Partners with Staffing and leadership team to develop and manage a strategic recruiting plan that aligns with operational needs. 
• Serves as a participant and advisor in key selection decisions as needed.
• Partners with other HR functions and assigned leadership team(s) to develop and disseminate departmental or company-wide communications effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Leads assigned HR projects. 
• May recruit cross-functional teams of internal stakeholders and develop processes, procedures or systems for use within departments or Company wide.
• Partners with management throughout the grievance process by reviewing grievances and offering recommendations for resolution. 
• Serves as the subject matter expert in interpreting and applying the labor contracts. 
• May consult with leadership to develop collective bargaining strategies. 
• Facilitates effective working relationships with employee
  committee.
• Consults with leadership on complex labor and employee relations issues. 
• Assist management at a strategic and tactical level to resolve issues and develop solutions.
• Functions as the onsite resource for HR laws, regulations, developments and their application within the facility and develops, recommends, and implements appropriate policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational requirements: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field required; Masters preferred
• HR Certification preferred (PHR/SPHR)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience (3 - 5 years in a Generalist role preferred)
• HR experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated facilitation/presentation skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good analytical skills
• Collaboration and negotiation skills

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.