Human Resources Business Partner

DEUTZ Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a knowledgeable HR professional to provide hands-on expertise and lead various HR initiatives. The successful candidate will manage employee relations, benefits programs, and recruitment efforts while ensuring compliance with legal regulations. The role requires 5+ years of HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing business needs. An HR certification and a bachelor's degree in Human Resources are preferred. Travel may be required up to 30%.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or equipment service environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand business goals and implement HR policies.
• Develop and maintain employee handbook and policies.
• Manage employee relations including conflict resolution.
• Administer employee benefits and wellness initiatives.
• Oversee hiring of qualified candidates.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to change

Education

High school diploma

HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP

Bachelors with an emphasis in Human Resources

Job description

This role will positively influence and impact the organization by providing hands-on HR expertise and innovative solutions by partnering with business leaders execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

In addition, they will own programs that run across the broader HR team. To be successful in this role, you must understand business priorities and translate them into the highest impact work.

Success in the position requires a track record of excellent judgment, a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, influencing skills, and results orientation. It is critical to gain the trust and respect of leadership and employees while pursuing positive organizational goals and objectives, and the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with both HR and staff at all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The ability to understand business goals as well as design and implement new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development of HR within the company.
• Development and maintenance of employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
• The desire and ability to be an influential and credible HR leader within the team, including setting the tone and providing the necessary support, follow up, and leadership to ensure the team achieves desired results.
• Solutions focused and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements related to day-to-day management of employees across different states/regions.
• Administer employee benefits programs and promote employee wellness initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified candidates into open positions.
• Oversee the processing of all employment paperwork to include applicable background screening and other pre-employment activities.
• Serve as point of contact for employees regarding benefits and leave of absence questions, Coordinate leave requests and work with third-party administrator.
• Audit, maintain and update timekeeping records to ensure compliance and accuracy according to company policy, processes, and procedures; completes and submits all employee status changes for payroll, benefit, leave of absence and other related data according to company policy, processes, and procedures.
• Manage annual performance management, merit and bonus processes, including providing training and support to functional leaders. Manage and administer exit processes and management of Exit Checklist Processes.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Other Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Ability to adapt to change

Supervisory Responsibility

Opportunity to lead a team based on business headcount

Travel Requirements

Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 30% depending on business needs.

• 5 or more years of progressive HR experience.
• High school diploma.

Preferred Requirements

• HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP
• Bachelors with an emphasis in Human Resources.
• Experience in a manufacturing or equipment service environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.