Human Resources Business Partner

Post Holdings Inc.; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner located in Norwalk, IA. The role provides HR support across safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefits, employee relations, records maintenance, policy implementation and compliance.

This professional will ensure safe and healthy workplace practices, implement GMPs, and drive HR programs with operations teams. Strong communication, issue resolution and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with operations teams to recruit, develop and retain skilled workforce.
• Recruitment and selection of employees: posting openings, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Develop HR solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending actions.
• Audits and training to ensure HR compliance.
• Supervises orientation and onboarding processes and company policies.
• Support supervisors and managers on personnel issues and performance management.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Safety & compliance

Training & development

Policy implementation

Data reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PHR or other relevant certification

Job description

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Human Resources

Locations: Norwalk, Iowa

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 33320

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner will provide support and assistance to employees while performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: supports safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefit administration, employee relations, records maintenance, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with operations teams to develop strategies to recruit, develop and retain skilled workforce.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of employees by performing such duties as posting job openings, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing job applicants.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action.
• Responsible for reviewing employment transactions for accuracy (ie annual reviews, promotions, transfers, new hire paperwork).
• Responsible for HR compliance by participating in monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and training.
• Supervises the orientation process by ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork, conducting company tours and presenting information on company policies and procedures.
• Assists in affirmative action.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the HR team members.
• Participates in teams (ie HR Strategy Teams, Safety and Plant Continuous Improvement Teams).
• Provides support to supervisors and managers regarding personnel issues while ensuring policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Provides high quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in human resources policies/practices, benefits, and staffing.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Exceptional computer skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner will provide support and assistance to employees while performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: supports safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefit administration, employee relations, records maintenance, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with operations teams to develop strategies to recruit, develop and retain skilled workforce.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of employees by performing such duties as posting job openings, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing job applicants.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action.
• Responsible for reviewing employment transactions for accuracy (ie annual reviews, promotions, transfers, new hire paperwork).
• Responsible for HR compliance by participating in monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and training.
• Supervises the orientation process by ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork, conducting company tours and presenting information on company policies and procedures.
• Assists in affirmative action.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the HR team members.
• Participates in teams (ie HR Strategy Teams, Safety and Plant Continuous Improvement Teams).
• Provides support to supervisors and managers regarding personnel issues while ensuring policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Provides high quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in human resources policies/practices, benefits, and staffing.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Exceptional computer skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.

#firstinfood

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)