Human Resources Business Partner

Lou-Rich; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovance is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to enhance employee relations and oversee learning & development initiatives within a collaborative culture. The role involves strategic planning for talent retention and development through innovative programs, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining a positive work environment across multiple manufacturing companies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience developing learning & development programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative programs focused on employee growth and development.
• Work with front-line leaders to resolve employee issues.
• Serve as lead for learning management and performance systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in human resources or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

Innovance is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. As a key contributing to employee relations along with learning and development, you will be instrumental in shaping our company's success. Your keen eye for problem solving, employee growth & development and succession planning, combined with your work to create positive employee-owner experiences will ensure that we retain the best talent in the industry. If you thrive in a collaborative culture and have a passion for helping others, we invite you to apply!

INNOVANCE, INC.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Minnesota and Wisconsin based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions). Our mission is To enable and grow a portfolio of manufacturing companies committed to offering solutions and experiences that provides real value for our customers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Innovance HR Business Partner is responsible for several human resources functions, including serving as the lead for learning and development, succession planning, employee relations, and other processes that impact our employee-owners such as performance management, change management, enforcement of policies ensuring consistent practices and an excellent company culture. In this role, the incumbent will work with leaders on employment brand, along with creating innovative engagement programs and communication methods for our employee-owners.

Essential Functions:

• Create and lead innovative programs focused on employee growth, learning, development, and succession.
• Work closely with front-line leaders and employee-owners utilizing established processes and procedures to ensure smooth resolutions for issues while promoting positive employee relations.
• Serve as the lead for the company’s learning management and performance management systems.
• Lead company-wide performance management initiatives and provide support to company leaders and counsel them on proper delivery and execution.
• Participate in various projects or initiatives including change management, occupational health & safety, wellness, etc.
• Work with the HR team and other leaders to develop strategies that help the supported operating units grow.
• Maintain strong visibility with employee-owners and address issues/concerns that are identified in a timely manner.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct training while assessing its effectiveness and making necessary changes to improve content delivery.
• Lead company tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs.
• Stay abreast of legal changes and ensure compliance with state and federal laws through consistent application of company policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives.
• Become an informed expert with the employee benefits package and provide assistance when needed.
• Participate in operations meetings as needed and advise on topics related to our employee-owners.
• Proactively seek market information and make recommendations in all facets of human resources to gain data that helps maintain competitive advantages.
• Partner with leadership development partners such as local universities and consultants.
• Work closely with the Trainer to ensure all training matrices are updated annually and that all training is completed on-time.
• Serve as a brand ambassador, attending career fairs and other events that represent Innovance and companies in the communities where they are located.
• Develop positive relationships with local high schools and colleges and lead programs such as the Youth Apprentice Program and/or Youth Skills Program.
• Gather, disseminate, and report data to HR team members or other leaders within the organization.
• Be flexible and willing to take on various other HR duties and responsibilities.
• Assist with various Wellness activities including the Wellness Committee, annual flu vaccine clinics, and biometric screening.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in human resources, training, education, business administration or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience developing learning & development, succession planning, and/or employee relations programming.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working with ISO training requirements is desired but not required.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodation to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.