Sr HR Country Partner

Fresenius Group; Waltham (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Group in the United States seeks an experienced HR professional to design and administer HR plans for client groups within a highly matrixed organization. You will partner with managers to align business unit practices with corporate policies, and you will tackle complex employee relations issues with sound judgment.

This role requires strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills; SHRM certification is desirable, and a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus.
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues, knowledge of sound HR principles and regulatory environment is a plus.
• Must have assessment, presentation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, process and problem solving skills; ability to multi-task in a changing environment.
• Strong time management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers HR plans for assigned client groups.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and processes.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations problems with proactive resolution steps.
• Recommends new approaches to improve efficiency and services.
• Provides coaching and problem solving in recruitment, performance, leadership and development.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with complex tasks.
• May represent the Company at employment-related claims hearings.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Project management

Facilitation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides consultation and problem solving on organizational design and development, change management, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee/managerial development, succession planning, employee relations, training, and policy/procedure interpretations. Operates in a highly matrixed company. Helps ensure alignment between business unit, division and corporate practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers human resources plans for assigned client groups.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and processes.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations problems. Anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Provides coaching, consulting and problem solving in areas including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance management, leadership, management and employee development, succession planning, employee relations, training and policy/procedure interpretation and implementation.
• May investigate and resolve employee relations issues. Partner with and coach managers and employees through the process. Identify pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues. Consults with management on complex or high-risk issues.
• In accordance with established guidelines, provides managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Identifies and determines pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues.
• Track and communicate key HR performance indicators for assigned organization. Determine corrective actions where appropriate.
• May assist in Aff…
• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
• Mentor other staff as applicable.
• May represent the Company at employment-related claims hearings with external agencies.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• May be required to travel up to 25%.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5 – 8 years’ related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus.
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues, knowledge of sound human resources principles as well as the HR regulatory environment is a plus.
• Must have assessment, presentation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience effectively addressing sensitive and/or stressful situations and information with tact, discretion and strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Must possess excellent organizational, teamwork, process and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to multi-task in a changing, highly matrixed environment.
• Demonstrates strong time management and project management skills.
• Broad understanding of employment laws.
• Some experience with organized labor, preferred.
• Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $100,000 - $140,000

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors