HR Business Partner

About the Role:

Objective of the Position: This position is responsible for providing professional HR guidance, analysis, and administration in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, recruiting, employee relations, and benefit programs. 

Essential Accountabilities: 

• Collaborate with top leadership to align the HR strategy to the Business strategy. Cascades Global Initiatives into the Region. 
• Apply a change management process and tools to create a strategy to support adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.
• Support the design, development, delivery and management of change communications. 
• Provide advice and suggestions for culture-related initiatives, such as cultural transformation.
• Human Resources Project Manager for regional business unit improvements.
• Train managers on employee engagement results, action plans and effective engagement initiatives.
• Develop and present performance improvement plans and progressive counseling notices.
• Responsible for workforce development and training, in addition to monitoring succession planning.
• Investigate employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints and prepare report of findings.
• Administer training records to include tracking and ensuring white collar matrices are being updated.  
• Collaborate with other HR team members on implementing innovative and inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Initiate immigration procedures for new and existing employees, support international transfers and relocation for employees between companies.
• Administer all payroll and benefits processes for employees at the corporate office, including but not limited to: benefits orientation/administration; timecard/payroll review/submission, paid time off processes, and FMLA requests. 
• Design and make recommendations for competitive and internally equitable compensation plans that mirror market trends and business strategies.
• Verify all pay rates submitted companywide match production pay scale and/or offer approval form and approves to ensure “4 eye approach”. 
• Future-proof compensation and benefits planning. 
• Ensure corporate employee HRIS recordkeeping compliance and paper files are accurate and filed. 
• Administer and/or support local wellness programs at corporate; encourage participation and local buy-in. 
• Optimize organizational design to increase productivity and improve performance of the business.
• HR Representative of Employee Engagement Committee & Employee Social Responsibility Committee
• Implement reward and recognition interventions to increase bottom-line results and employee engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Resource or closely related field
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Human Resources.    
• Proficient using in Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Knowledge and/or experience with national and regional labor law, and tax and social security regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient using ADP preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP) certification preferred. 
• Experience in the durable goods manufacturing industry.

Skills:

The required skills for this role include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, which are essential for building relationships with employees and management alike. Analytical skills are crucial for interpreting workforce data and making informed recommendations that align with business goals. Problem-solving skills will be utilized daily to address employee relations issues and develop effective HR solutions. Additionally, knowledge of labor laws and regulations will guide the HR Business Partner in ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Preferred skills, such as project management and strategic planning, will enhance the ability to implement HR initiatives that drive organizational success.