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United Performance Metals is an international distributor of specialty metals used in aerospace, medical, and power generation applications. UPM is looking for its next team member dedicated to continuous improvement. Supported by O’Neal Industries with 100 years of expertise, this opening will provide you the opportunity to learn what it takes to distribute specialty metals across the globe. Through advanced technology and global reach, our company prides itself on delivering excellence and growing opportunities for our Associates.
Position Summary
Supporting UPM’s business and our aggressive plans for company growth, each HRBP is assigned to different business units. They act as strategic advisors, ensuring HR initiatives align with business goals. HRBPs support managers with workforce planning, handle employee concerns, and provide insights on improving productivity and engagement. They also play a crucial role in training, development, and retention strategies. This role will have a heavy focus on Talent Acquisition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Business Partner (25%)
- Regular participation in meetings with applicable business leaders (Director, Managers, Supervisors) to understand where HR initiatives need to adjust to support the business need.
- Participate in training opportunities to upgrade the talent acquisition and onboarding process. Identify opportunities to measure success.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop solutions, programs, and policies that support business objectives.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure adaptation of HR initiatives and tools throughout the organization.
- Support leadership coaching and development to strengthen management capabilities and succession planning.
- Ensure HR practices are consistent across departments and aligned with company values and compliance standards.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal standards and reduce risks related to the daily management of employees.
Talent Acquisition (45%)
- Partner with department heads to identify workforce needs, develop recruitment channels and fill requisitions. This will include the management of job postings, resume screening and interview scheduling.
- Promote employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in the metals and distribution industry.
- Process map current talent acquisition and onboarding processes. Provide education to management on processes and opportunities to engage.
- Drive company initiatives, including, but not exclusive to UPM’s Internship Program, Scholarship Awards for team members’ dependents, and community outreach efforts.
Employee Relations and Engagement (20%)
- Research and analyze employee trends to understand ways to increase employee engagement and retention. Support assigned locations and Generalist in Employee Engagement endeavors.
- Communicate regularly with the company’s workforce, maintaining fingers on the pulse of team member attitudes and morale.
- Serve as the voice of our team members while enforcing company policies and stances.
- Support management in compliance with company policies and document support for disciplinary actions. Demonstrate fair and consistent application. Final determinations to be discussed with HR Manager.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate actions. Service team members by assisting in resolving their needs and issues.
- Provide education and assistance to management in areas of conflict resolution, performance management and progressive discipline.
Other duties as assigned. (10%)
- Sign up for opportunities to continue education: SHRM, GCHRA, HR Roundtables
- Understand benefits administration and learn the company's portfolio of offering
- Develop and update job descriptions and participate in job pricing activity
- Understand the payroll process and ensure that timesheets are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
- Set standards for the ethics, values, and culture of the company
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelors Degree with at least 5 years progressive HR experience with at least 2 years in a business partner role. A background in recruiting at all levels is a must. Related or equivalent experience and/or training will be considered.
- Experience in supporting a manufacturing environment.
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