Sr. HR Advisor

Donaldson Company; Rensselaer (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Rensselaer, IN is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to join on-site, reporting to the HR Manager. You will build relationships with plant personnel and the surrounding community, leading HR initiatives and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, policy guidance, investigations, training, benefits oversight, payroll support, and safety collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR advisory or business partner experience.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and HR information systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment processes from postings to onboarding.
• Serve as primary contact for employee relations.
• Provide guidance on HR issues to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate workplace investigations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Support benefits, payroll inquiries, and timekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence and relationship-building

Problem-solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary

We're actively seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to join our team at Donaldson. In this role you will be a key contributor for the Human Resources function. This person will be a primary on-site contact and will report to the HR Manager. We are seeking someone that can lead, manage, facilitate, connect, and build relationships with our plant personnel and the surrounding community. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Rensselaer, IN office/facility.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, selection onboarding and new employee orientation.
• Lead employee relations and act as a primary point of contact for employee concerns.
• Provide guidance on HR-related issues for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate or conduct workplace investigations.
• Support managers in handling workplace disputes.
• Administer company policies, procedures, communications and trainings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide training, communication, and support as needed to support the business.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and training programs to support compliance, development, and core knowledge.
• Assist in administering employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Support payroll administration through timekeeping assistance and payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with Leadership to ensure a safe working environment, adherence to safety regulations and manage workers compensation claims.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding processes, maintain accurate and confidential information, personnel files, and other documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on advisory or business partnering roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in applications for data analytics, communication, and organization including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft 365.
• Previous experience in HRIS, Time & Attendance, and Payroll platforms.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive engagement, influence change management, and champion positive work relations.

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Corporate Information

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.