HR Business Partner

KT Pacer; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KT Pacer, Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to support the KT Pacer business unit. You will partner with leaders to develop and implement HR processes, and ensure compensation practices are competitive.

The role includes recruiting, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws, helping KT Pacer remain an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in HR required.
• 3 years of exempt HR experience or 6 years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Experience with ADP/Workday/Kronos is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: develop job descriptions, identify candidate sources, conduct interviews, and provide feedback.
• Employee relations: ensure fair treatment, competitive wages, benefits, and sound working conditions.
• Performance management: manage annual reviews, merit and bonus processes.
• Salary and benefits: administer compensation programs and liaise with payroll.
• Onboarding: improve and oversee the onboarding experience.
• HR deliverables: support performance management and benefits enrollment.
• Compliance: ensure HR practices meet state and federal laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR policy

Communication

MS Office

HRIS

Education

BA/BS in HR

Manufacturing HR experience

Tools

ADP

Workday

Kronos/UKG

Job description

KT PacerAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.This position provides Human Resources support to the KT Pacer business unit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role will partner with the leadership team to develop and implement processes and practices that promote sound employee relations. The role will also work to ensure that performance management processes and compensation practices of the company are up to date and competitive. Assists in developing and improving programs and practices that ensure that KT Pacer is an employer of choice.Responsibilities may include, but not limited toRecruitingPartner with the KT Pacer managers to develop job descriptions, and identify candidate sources, selection teams, and search timelines. Screen candidates, conduct employment interviews/assessments, and provide feedback on candidates to supervisors and managers.Develop and implement sound sourcing strategies and processes including industry networking, internet resources, campus recruiting, internships, and third-party recruiters.Employee RelationsCollaborate with managers and floor supervisors to ensure HR practices are followed including compliance, appropriate staffing levels, retention, employee training/engagement, performance, and incentive programs.Oversee the management of all employee relations matters to ensure employees are treated fairly, and provided with competitive wages, benefits, and sound working conditions.Coach, facilitate, and advise management toward the resolution of employee/management issues.Assist in the continual improvement of the onboarding experience.Leads and/or supports annual HR deliverables to include performance management; merit and bonus awards; benefits enrollment; etc.Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution.Performance Management AppraisalWork with the management team to create job descriptions, develop career paths, and implement succession planning.Prepare for employee performance discussions or terminations with supervisors.Salary and Benefit AdministrationAdminister and consult on compensation programsLiaise with corporate payrollServe as initial point of contact for company benefit programs.EducationBA or BS in HR or a related field desired.Experience3 years of exempt level HR experience or 6-years in lieu of a degreeExperience in a manufacturing environment strongly desiredDemonstrated strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively to meet business and corporate objectives and timelinesAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Prior experience working with ADP, Workday and UKG/Kronos is desiredExperience building interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organizationExperience complying with all state and federal employment lawsFollowing receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.