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Chesterton is recruiting for an HR Business Partner to support our Corporate Functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT & Engineering). This position is 100% on-site, with a flexible 9/80 work schedule!

HR at Chesterton is not your typical human resources group. Of course, they function as a strategic partner to the business in all the usual HR areas – recruiting, employee relations, HRIS, Compensation and benefits. But what distinguishes the group is their emphasis on programs designed to grow and develop our employees. From specialized workgroups designed to recommend improvements across the company, to formal and informal mentorship programs, to scholarship programs for employees’ children, HR at Chesterton values taking care of our number one asset – our people! Come grow your own career while working with a fun, collaborative and flexible group of HR professionals.

Our benefits offering include:

• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation, sick time and 13 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for providing strategic and tactical human resources support in a consultative capacity to employees and all levels of management. Working with assigned business groups this position will partner directly with management to provide advice and counsel on HR programs, practices and strategies in support of the objectives and operations of the business. Consults and provides content in areas such as employee relations, organizational change, performance management, employee and management development, organizational design and development, succession planning, recruitment and retention strategies, compensation management, and training. Responsible for implementation, measurement and review of key HR processes and ensuring that these processes are administered consistently throughout the assigned business groups. Responsible for identifying and communicating best practices and assisting with the strategic and business planning process as it relates to human resource issues. At Chesterton, we have a laser-focus on the customer. This job impacts the customer by ensuring standardized HR processes harmonized globally so that the customer can always be assured of working with the best, most-highly trained employees in the business.

Job Model: On-Site

Responsibilities:

• Directly supports a subset of the Chesterton Organization as an HRBP
• Ensure that HR processes and procedures are consistently communicated and administered throughout all business situations.
• Acts as an advisor on Human Resources issues to managers, supervisors and employees throughout area of influence and in coverage areas as required.
• Recommends appropriate employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer/employee relationship while promoting a high level of employee morale.
• Ensures compliance to legal requirements and government regulations affecting the Human Resources function and provide appropriate information required for compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of international human resource policies, programs, laws and issues and coordinates the integration of all such programs.
• Regularly partners with global stakeholders and HR Management Team to define and execute talent management, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, HRIS and leadership development strategy.
• Works with HR Team to implement effective performance management plans and advise business leaders on how to use appraisals process to contribute to the growth and development of individual employees.

Complexity of Duties:

• Position has corporate-wide responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple time sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter, ability to schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Responsible for creating and developing a successful strategy for the execution of talent management programs and objectives.
• Requires strategic and tactical capabilities.
• Makes decisions based on sound judgment.
• Accomplishes tasks through collaboration with HR Team and business leaders.
• Requires full use and application of Human Resource concepts, principles and theories.
• Ability to generate potential solutions to a wide array of problems and situations.

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Global engagement/cross cultural communication skills, usually developed as the result of experience in this field
• Excellent management, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Influencing and motivational skills
• Strong employment law knowledge
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong change management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, internally and externally
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a matrix environment
• Ability to work under pressure and rapidly changing priorities
• Excellent presentation and motivational skills
• Strategic planning and development skills
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to Human Resource regulations in multiple countries
• Some international travel (less than 5%) may be required

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 2-5 years professional HR experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment law required
• Strong understanding of HR best-practices and human development theory/ organizational development/ adult development theory
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $80k - $85k/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($80k - $85k/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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