HR Business Partner

Kentucky Trailer; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KT Pacer in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an HR Generalist to support human resources functions within the KT Pacer business unit. You will partner with leadership to enhance employee relations, performance management, and compensation practices to attract and retain talent.

The role includes recruiting, onboarding, and administering benefits, with emphasis on fair practices and continuous improvement. Joining Marmon Holdings offers exposure to a broad industrial network.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in HR or a related field desired.
• 3 years of exempt HR experience, or 6 years in lieu of a degree.
• Manufacturing experience strongly desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HR systems such as ADP, Workday, and UKG/Kronos.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: develop job descriptions, source candidates, conduct interviews and provide feedback.
• Employee Relations: ensure HR practices, manage relations, coach management, onboarding improvement.
• Performance Management Appraisal: create job descriptions, career paths, succession planning, prepare for discussions.
• Salary and Benefit Administration: administer compensation programs, liaise with payroll, support benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative

HR systems (ADP-Workday-UKG)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG/Kronos

Job description

KT Pacer

As 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 to

• Recruiting

  • Partner 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 Relations

  • Collaborate 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 Appraisal

  • Work 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 Administration

  • Administer and consult on compensation programs

  • Liaise with corporate payroll

  • Serve as initial point of contact for company benefit programs.

Education

• BA or BS in HR or a related field desired.

Experience

• 3 years of exempt level HR experience or 6‑years in lieu of a degree

• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly desired

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet business and corporate objectives and timelines

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Prior experience working with ADP, Workday and UKG/Kronos is desired

• Experience building interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

• Experience complying with all state and federal employment laws

Following 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.