Sr. HR Advisor

Donaldson Company; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to serve as a key on-site HR resource at our Rensselaer, IN location. The role focuses on advising management and building relationships with plant personnel and the surrounding community.

The candidate will report to the HR Manager and support recruitment, employee relations, policy administration, and onboarding. Required are a bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 3+ years of HR experience with advisory or business

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 include experience in employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation.

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, providing guidance on HR-related issues.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

HRIS

Time & Attendance

Payroll systems

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, including Disability and Veterans

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.

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