Human Resource Partner

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job stability

Job summary

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., the Cat dealer serving PA, northern WV, and western MD, seeks an experienced HR Partner to support multiple regional branches across central and eastern Pennsylvania. The role blends tactical and strategic work, partnering with business leaders to drive HR initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Travel about 50% to local branches and occasional trips to headquarters in Murrysville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field; master's preferred.
• Experience as HR Generalist in employee relations, labor laws, and performance management in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with HR systems and HCM deployment; ADP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative and adaptable with a positive growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to managers in regional branch locations.
• Advise managers on HR operations and decision making.
• Improve employee performance and address performance issues.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues promptly.
• Conduct investigations and manage workplace complaints.
• Mediate conflicts between employees and management.
• Support talent attraction, interviewing, onboarding.
• Advise on performance management, evaluations, disciplinary actions.
• Partner on talent reviews and succession planning.
• Coach and feedback culture.
• Train managers on HR policies and processes.
• Facilitate safety training and ensure compliance.
• Lead HR projects and collaborate to drive growth.
• Regular travel to branches up to 2 hours drive.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

ADP experience

HR systems

Employee relations

Talent management

Succession planning

Coaching & feedback

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat® dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for a regional HR Partner in central and eastern PA.

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., your local Caterpillar dealership, is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our growing team of established and successful professionals.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Partner to join our team supporting multiple branch locations (approximately 10) across central and eastern Pennsylvania. This role will provide the opportunity to do a variety of tactical and strategic work in an environment that encourages both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork.

In this role, you will partner with business leaders and general managers to influence and execute HR initiatives such as: talent management, succession planning, coaching & feedback, leadership development, and employee engagement and retention plans. You will also play a crucial role supporting managers in employee relations, performance and discipline, conflict resolution, and HR problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation as an HR Generalist/HR Operations and understands that the business strategy drives the HR strategy. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn the business, understand the challenges, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver meaningful and impactful HR solutions. There will be an ongoing focus on the importance of accurate HR metrics, and how to provide data-driven recommendations that improve the overall employee experience and business performance.

Travel approximately 50%, mostly day travel to local branches with occasional travel to visit our headquarters in Murrysville, PA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Dedicated Manager Support:
  • Provide comprehensive HR support to managers in regional branch locations.
  • Regularly advises managers on HR related operations and has a supportive role in decision making.
  • Partner with managers to improve employee performance and address performance issues.
• Employee Relations:
  • Address and resolve employee relations issues promptly and effectively.
  • Conduct investigations and manage workplace complaints appropriately.
  • Communicates challenging HR concepts and may influence others to consider a different point of view.
  • Mediate conflicts between employees and/or management to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Local Execution of Talent Processes:
  • Support the talent attraction and selection process, including interviewing critical roles and onboarding new employees.
  • Advise managers on the performance management process, including evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Partner with managers on talent reviews and succession planning processes.
  • Cultivate a culture of coaching & feedback.
• Manager & Supervisor Training:
  • Train managers and supervisors on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
  • Provide ongoing support and development for leadership development.
  • Facilitate safety training and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• HR projects:
  • Active participant on HR and business collaboration projects to drive our growth and transformation.
  • Adhere to timelines and do your share of the work (we are a high performing team!).
  • Lead projects when relevant and appropriate.
• Regular travel to other branches is required (Up to 2 hour drive)

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Previous HR Generalist experience in employee relations, labor laws, and performance management in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in HR systems and integrated HCM deployment. ADP experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creativity and innovation in problem solving.
• Demonstrated high performance in previous HR roles.
• Strong collaborative skills and a kind, approachable demeanor.
• Comfortable making decisions and handling complex HR assignments.
• Adaptable to change and champions change to others.
• Naturally possesses a positive "can do" attitude and growth mindset.

Why Join The Cleveland Brothers Team

• Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
• Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
• Stability – Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.

About Us: Founded in 1948, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., is the exclusive Cat® dealer of western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, providing new, used and rental equipment, parts and service.

ClevelandBrothers supplies a vast variety of solutions and products, including construction machinery, industrial diesel and gas engines and generators, air compressors and boosters, oil and gas machinery and much more, in addition to full truck service for all makes and models. With 29 locations, customers have access to all of the parts and equipment needed to get the job done, backed by industry-leading technicians and staff. For more information, please visit www.ClevelandBrothers.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.