Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to foster strong relationships across the organization. This pivotal role involves coaching on employee relations, engagement, and performance management, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and facilitating new hire orientations. With a focus on problem-solving and interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate will support community events and develop training plans. Join a company that values diversity, teamwork, and excellence, and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of HR systems and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with employees and Hiring Managers.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and manage headcount.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Cost Consciousness

Diversity Awareness

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Ceridian/Dayforce software

HRIS/ATS systems

Payroll systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

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The Senior Human Resources Business Partner reports to the Plant Human Resources Manager and is responsible for building harmonious partnerships with employees and Hiring Managers across the organization. The role includes providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, engagement, team performance, learning & development, total rewards, and workforce planning. The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Respond professionally to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting people services functions, ensuring compliance.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, testing, selection, and orientation of new team members.
• Facilitate new hire orientation for hourly and salary employees.
• Administer and maintain personnel records, transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations), and team member statistics for government reporting.
• Administer benefits programs such as vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Assist with worker's compensation and safety issues.
• Prepare team member separation notices, conduct exit interviews, and analyze reasons behind separations.
• Interpret and manage UAW/Collective Bargaining Agreement and counsel management on CBA processes.
• Conduct employee relations investigations.
• Manage headcount according to operational needs.
• Support community events and recognition activities.
• Assist management in developing and tracking training plans for employees.
• Perform other duties as required.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following competencies are required:

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems promptly; use reason even in emotional topics.
• Customer Service: Manage difficult situations, respond promptly, solicit feedback, and meet commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focus on conflict resolution, maintain confidentiality, listen actively.
• Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively; articulate and write effectively; interpret written information.
• Cost Consciousness: Conserve organizational resources.
• Diversity: Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policies.
• Organizational Support: Follow policies and procedures.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize tasks and use time efficiently.
• Professionalism: Treat others with respect and consideration.
• Quality & Quantity: Ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and timely completion of work.
• Safety & Security: Observe safety procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time.
• Empathy: Ability to understand and relate to employee concerns.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) is mandatory plus 4+ years of HR experience or training.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to create reports and correspondence.
• Effective presentation and speaking skills.
• Apply common sense to instructions; handle problems involving multiple variables.
• Knowledge of HR systems, internet software, payroll systems, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Technical experience with Ceridian/Dayforce software or similar HRIS/ATS systems is highly preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.

Our Values: Gratitude, Integrity, Fun, Teamwork, Excellence, Diversity, Respect, Innovation, Commitment, Humility.