Human Resources Business Partner

DisruptAZ; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in climate technologies is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to drive strategic HR initiatives at their Lebanon plant. This role focuses on employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of HR experience, along with strong interpersonal and analytical skills to foster a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Competitive benefits plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience with increased responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law.
• Experience leading projects and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations leaders to drive HR strategy.
• Support new colleague orientation and onboarding.
• Engage with HR Team to improve key people KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Description:

Reporting to the Lebanon Plant HR Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner will collaborate with key operations leaders to drive Copeland’s people strategy, inclusive of engagement and employee experience, developing our people, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellbeing and organization efficiency. Coaching the leadership team and optimally deploying change management are key to this role.

As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

Working with plant colleagues to enable process standardization and automation of HR service delivery. Support people leaders with leader standard work such as performance management, wage progressions, and reporting.

Supporting and facilitating talent management processes and organizational development activities.

Contributing to special projects to influence and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change and business improvement initiatives.

Support and facilitate new colleague orientation and onboarding.

Collaborating with HR Team to drive positive people KPIs – turnover reduction, retention strategies, employee engagement – including root cause analysis and corresponding action/mitigation plans.

Engaging and actively collaborating with the Copeland Centers of Excellence to:

Attract a consistent pipeline of top talent while providing an outstanding candidate experience.

Identify and utilize development programs that meet the needs of the business.

Establish and implement market competitive total rewards programs, including wage and salary structures, pay policies and benefits and wellbeing programs.

Reinforcing and living Copeland’s vision, mission and values and Copeland behaviors.

Consistently demonstrating the highest degree of integrity and ethical conduct.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, business administration, or other related field.

3-5 years of related leadership and/or HR experience with increased levels of responsibility and accountability.

Strong working knowledge of employment and labor law.

HRIS experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of core HR processes, including performance management, organization design, leadership development, talent management, and succession planning.

Prior experience with identification of high potential talent and leading talent strategy reviews.

Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships at all levels in the organization.

Solid verbal and written communication skills; prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas and strong presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to prioritize and follow through on commitments.

Experience leading projects and driving data-based decision-making processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.

Travel - minimal for company meetings & outreach/events.

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Experience with Centers of Excellence and Global Business Services HR delivery model.

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. Hours are typically 8AM - 5:15PM M-F with ability to occasionally flex to 9AM - 6PM.

Why Work in the Lebanon, MO Area

Our facility in Lebanon, MO is located on Interstate 44 and Historic Route 66 in the scenic Ozarks of South-Central Missouri. We enjoy a small-town community with a Lebanon population of 14,628 and Laclede County population of 36,069 . Our area is known for Bennett Spring State Park, lakes, rivers, hunting, and fishing. Lebanon is home to several boat manufacturers and two stock-car racing tracks. Lebanon is also centrally located , just 1 hour from the city of Springfield and 2.5 hours from St. Louis . Why not work and play where you can make your vacation home your “home”? We are only 35 minutes from the world-famous Lake of the Ozarks. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we have Bennett Spring, MO, which is an unincorporated community and home of the Bennett Spring State Park, which has the third or fourth largest natural spring in the state with an average daily flow of about 100-million gallons. Bennett Spring is home of Missouri’s largest trout park, featuring fishing, camping, hiking, dining, and lodging. We also have the Niangua River, which is host to numerous campgrounds, canoes, rafts, and kayaks, and is a premier water attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

About Our Location

Our plant in Lebanon, MO is Copeland ’s flagship operation for scroll compressor assembly and a machining powerhouse for main bearing housings and scroll elements, with over 60 million scroll compressors produced in the past 27 years.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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