Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Canon USA & Affiliates
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Job summary
Canon USA & Affiliates is seeking an HR Business Partner to support complex employee relations, compensation, and benefits matters. This role involves partnering with management, legal counsel, and payroll to ensure effective programs and compliant practices.
A hybrid schedule is required, with in-office presence three days a week and remote work options the rest of the week. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of HR experience, strong policy interpretation skills, and proficiency in Word
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience as HR Representative, Recruiter, or Business Partner.
- Advanced organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive work environment.
- Strong internal and external customer service focus.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Interface at all levels of the organization.
- Deliverables oriented with problem-solving
- Proficient in Word and Excel.
- Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
- Up to 20% national travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Provides guidance on employee relations issues; trains, coaches and counsels managers on policies and corrective action.
- Zone’s point of contact for employee relations, performance management, salary administration, benefits inquiries and discipline.
- Conducts investigations of internal complaints and prepares reports with findings and recommendations.
- Collaborates with management to resolve employee relations issues including those involving legal counsel.
- Acts as liaison to other divisions to avoid conflicts and ensure programs run smoothly.
- Conducts exit interviews when necessary.
- Provides guidance on FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, Equal Pay, ADEA, etc.
- Interprets federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance and advises senior management on pay and policy interpretation.
- Collaborates with Managers and Compensation to develop role profiles and career paths.
- Develops and conducts training sessions and analyzes results for training needs.
- Analyzes HR data for reporting (headcount, hires, terminations, turnover).
- Tracks employment and HR trends.
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Job description
Provides assistance to business unit functional area on difficult or complex matters which may include, employment and personnel documentation, compensation, and benefits. Acts as a liaison between business units, all levels of staff management, compensation, benefits, payroll, legal counsel, and outside service providers.
This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Provides guidance on employee relations issues; trains, coaches and counsels managers on policies, procedures and the corrective action process.
Zone’s point of contact for issue resolution and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management, salary administration, benefit inquiries and employee discipline.
Conducts investigations of internal complaints of discrimination, ethics violations, unfair practices, fraud and theft. Prepares formal reports of findings and recommendations for the review of the Zone Director.
Collaborates with management to resolve employee relations issues including those involving legal counsel.
Acts as liaison to other divisions to avoid any conflicts or misunderstanding and ensure implemented Plans and Programs are effective and running smoothly.
Conducts exit interviews when necessary.
Provides guidance to employees and management regarding the application and understanding of FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, Equal Pay, ADEA, etc.
Interprets various federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance. Provides counsel to senior management regarding pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation.
Collaborates with Managers and Compensation to collect job data/specifications to aid in the revision and/or development of role profiles and/or career paths.
Develops, prepares and conducts training sessions; analyzes results and provides input related to current and projected training and management development requirements.
Analyzes HR data for reporting purposes such as headcount, hires, terminations, reductions in force, turnover, etc.
Tracks employment and HR trends.
Researches and analyzes internal employee data to determine appropriate salary adjustments for transfers, promotions/demotions, etc.
Partners with business units to determine appropriate salary adjustments based on research. Provides guidance when necessary.
Provides guidance to business units regarding the communication of salary changes.
Responsible for confirming and processing organizational changes/restructurings consistent with promotions, transfers, etc. as well as major company re‑organizations that are usually confidential in nature.
Responsible for developing and implementing effective employee relations, development, retention, and reward programs.
Understands business goals and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.
May provide guidance to Business Partner and Associate level team members.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required, Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
Master’s degree preferred
5-7 relevant experience as an HR Representative, Recruiter, or Business Partner.
Advanced organizational and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
Strong internal and external customer service focus.
Ability to multi-task.
Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization.
Must be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
Proficient in Word and Excel.
Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
May require up to 20% National travel including overnight stays (valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record necessary), may vary based on need.
We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $76,150 - $114,040 annually.
About our Company -Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa .
Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.
You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.
-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation
We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.
You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran. We value the diversity of our workforce and knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click on the following links to learn more "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" poster supplement, NLRA "Employee Rights" poster and Canon’s Pay Transparency Statement.
Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete an employment application, or during the application process, please e-mail us at accommodationrequest@cusa.canon.com.
Workstyle Description
Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days
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