Human Resources Business Partner I

vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking an HR professional to support managers and team members across the organization. You will build relationships, apply HR practices, and partner with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to identify current and future workforce needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or Business Administration, 2+ years of HR experience, and the ability to influence change while maintaining compliance with FLSA, ADA, FMLA and equal opportunity laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years HR experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and link between HR and business strategy.
• Ability to manage change and influence initiatives.
• Understanding of compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication; handling confidential information.
• Bilingual fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to managers, team members, and stakeholders; monitor workforce trends.
• Apply team member relations and employment practices to maintain a positive work environment.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, and HR Operations to identify workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and related regulations.
• Participate in and execute HR projects as outlined in the annual plan.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

People development

Teamwork

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Admin

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

2 - Second Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who enjoys building relationships and developing people to drive the organization forward? In this role you will work cross functionally with team members and managers to support business results and support our people across the organization. We're looking for relationally driven individuals who are able to carry the Vermeer culture forward through influence and impact for our team members

What You'll Do

• 1. Provide customer support for managers, team members and other key stakeholders on HR related topics. Understand team members' opinions, monitor the effect of business decisions on people, and advise leaders on addressing team members' concerns. Inform leadership of trends involving workforce, retention and regulatory trends impacting the business.
• 2. Apply team member relations and employment practices in order to create a positive, ethical, effective work environment. Actively integrate HR practices and processes within the business and ensure that they are administered fairly and consistently.
• 3. Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards and HR Operations to identify current and future workforce needs. Identify areas of skill gap that impact the success of the business, assist in narrowing the gap, and assist with recruiting and developing talent in the organization.
• 4. Ensure compliance with regulatory issues including, but not limited to, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disability Act, Family Medical Leave, Affiantive Action, Equal Opportunity Act, etc.
• 5. Actively participates and completes timely execution of projects as determined in the annual HR plan/strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree with a major in Human Resources or Business Administration or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and demonstrated business acumen to understand the business and processes and the link between enterprise-wide HR strategy and business strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, influence and assist organizational change initiatives in support of business strategies.
• Proven understanding/application of HR disciplines (compensation & benefits, team member relations, performance management, regulatory compliance).
• Ability to consult and influence decisions using sound judgment and data analysis to effectively drive positive business outcomes and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people and champion team member needs.
• Ensures that HR services are provided as appropriate to team members, identifies new opportunities where HR can add value, and maintains leading-edge knowledge of HR issues.
• Ability to manage projects and develop clear, actionable steps from overall strategy.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness with team members, managers and peers.
• Demonstration strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate patience, ability to reason, persuade with self-confidence and ability to handle confrontation.
• Ability to effectively work with confidential information.
• Bilingual fluency preferred.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member's day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail] .