Human Resources Business Partner

CGB Enterprises Inc; Gladstone (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company co

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to leaders, guiding employee relations, coaching teams, and developing talent across locations.

This role aims to align people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance and cultivate high-performing teams. The successful candidate will also investigate workplace issues, advise on HR policies, and collaborate with HR experts to support programs and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, related field or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Experience Required - 5+ years' experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• License/Certification Preferred - PHR or SHRM certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations and employee relations matters, including performance management and dispute resolution.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, practices, and procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with leaders to build management capability, coaching on employee relations, performance management, talent decisions, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts to support HR programs and business needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Talent development

Workforce planning

Change management

Workday

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability! Join us as an HR Business Partner and be a trusted partner to leaders, guiding employee relations, coaching teams, navigating workplace challenges, and developing talent that drives business success. This job is primarily responsible for acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance and cultivate high-performing teams. This role provides expert guidance and coaching on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, talent development, performance management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management. In collaboration with HR subject matter experts, the HRBP implements people-focused solutions that enhance the employee experience, ensure compliance, strengthen organizational capability, and enable sustainable business success. In this job, you will: Actual responsibilities and travel time will vary depending on daily needs of locations supported. Conduct and oversee thorough, objective, and timely workplace investigations and employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, and dispute resolution. Provide guidance on HR policies, practices, and procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, proactively mitigate risk, align with business objectives, promote consistency, and foster a positive employee experience. Partner with leaders to build management capability, coaching them on employee relations, performance management, talent decisions, compensation practices, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, and change management needs. Build trusted partnerships with business and HR leaders and employees, fostering a culture of open communication, accountability, engagement, and collaboration. Develop a strong understanding of assigned business areas to identify workforce needs, anticipate challenges, and deliver practical people solutions aligned with business objectives. Champion and reinforce the organization's culture, values, and mission across all levels of the business. Facilitate and deliver leadership and employee development programs through training sessions, workshops, conferences, and regional meetings. Leverage business and workforce data to identify trends and provide recommendations that improve employee engagement, retention, performance, and business results. Partner with subject matter experts, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Talent Management, HR Systems, and Compliance/Legal, to support HR programs and support business needs. Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

• Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, related field or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Experience Required - 5+ years' experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• License/Certification Preferred - PHR or SHRM certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g.ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, and others) along with the ability to identify and mitigate employment-related risks.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Workday a plus.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization; including the ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within and across departments throughout the organization.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complex employee and business situations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and research skills; including excellent attention to detail.
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver trainings, lead discussions and engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills to influence and build credibility with leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset focused on achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to utilize judgment, integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Required, flexibility to support business needs outside of standard working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Required, travel within assigned markets and to corporate locations, including overnight travel; and the ability to rent a car.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Must be able to sit/stand continuously. Must be able to climb stairs, walk on rough uneven surfaces, etc. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Environmental Conditions The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment. Travel; normal travel is between 24%-50%, but may increase as needed.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this role is: $88,345.00 - $109,442.00 Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Benefits

• an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision
• life, & disability benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• wellness programs
• recognition programs
• community involvement opportunities
• and much more!

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here.

Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The HR staff at CGB Enterprises, Inc. delivers HR solutions to CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries in addition to Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Zen-Noh Hay, Inc. and Cooper Consolidated, LLC. Operating within the diverse family of businesses at CGB Enterprises, Inc. are Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., River Bend Transport, River Bend Brokerage, AgriFinancial, CGB Marine, CGB Soybean Processing, Consolidated Terminals and Logistics Company, and North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.

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