Position Overview

As a member of the Human Resources team, this position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as a champion and change agent through consultation, service and day to day HR support in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management/coaching, training and employee development, compensation and policy interpretation in a consistent manner that is aligned with company policies, procedures and programs. The HRBP formulates cross functional partnerships to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee concerns and provide employee relations guidance to managers to ensure effective application of company policies/procedures
• Drive employee engagement through supporting action planning, communication, and talent development
• Investigate root causes or employee relations issues and develop strategies to address/reduce them

Talent Management

• Implement and manage organizational programs relative to employee development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth
• Work closely with HR and management to identify immediate and long-term skills needs and develop strategies to attain them
• Analyze employee turnover, identifying trends and make recommendations to affect the morale, attitude and retention of talent

Business Partnership

• Participates in the development and execution of department goals, objectives and systems that directly impact HR initiatives and overall business plans for the company
• Facilitates effective communication between HR and business leaders to provide visibility to upcoming HR initiatives and employee issues
• Coach business leaders on key HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Help plan and execute organization effectiveness projects to streamline and implement structures, roles, and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support shifting business demands and culture evolution
• Collaborate cross-functionally to steer appropriate HR initiatives for the company in a timely and professional manner.
• Participates in the development and execution of department goals, objectives and systems that directly impact HR initiatives and overall business plans for the company.
• Occasional travel to Corporate office in Madison, WI, and regular visits to plants across greater Wisconsin and Michigan.

Labor Relations

• Coordinate strike contingency planning.
• Assist in preparation for the expiration of each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including data gathering, providing recommendations and active participation during the negotiation process.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements as appropriate.
• Represent the company in grievance and arbitration matters

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of human resources experience and 2 years of experience in a generalist or business partner capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
•  Business partnership experience
• Ability to effectively coach and council leaders
• Talent management experience including performance management and career development
• Experience facilitating groups (i.e. training, orientation, calibration)
• Ability to analyze data and use the data to make recommendations

Key Competencies

• Facilitate trusting relationships through effective communication, follow through on commitments, resolving conflicts and recognizing the good work of others.
• Demonstrate agility and resilience with open mind, flexibility, and support of others in difficult situations.
• Organize work with plans, goals and timelines, prioritization, and time management.
• Communicate to share relevant information proactively and brings others along.

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