HR Business PartnerKey Responsibilities:•Administration of and compliance with all applicable laws, Corporate HR requirements, policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).•Advise business units on how best to develop and deliver HR initiatives that support business objectives•Partner with the business to enable improvement in culture, leadership development and succession plans•Support the development and continuous improvement of HR systems and policies in line with best practices•Guide and coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, labor relations and general HR related issues in line with Company policies (including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, and attendance management)•Support processes aligned with meeting business objectives (i.e., participate in training, interviews, investigations)•Support other needs within the HR team as required, e.g., projects, operational issues, data management•Administration of the job bidding process•Provide administrative support to the department in relation to HR functions•Maintain strict confidentialityActivities:•Partner with the business to enable leadership to make decisions related to personnel in alignment with management expectations and standards•Provide assistance as needed to Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and Systems/Communications Managers•Assist employees on HR related matters•Advise management on grievance and labor relations strategy•Provide direct labor and HR support to assigned areas•Provide training to business leaders on labor relation matters•Oversee summer hire process•Monitor probationary employee evaluations•Facilitate grievance meetings and recommend resolutions•Assist Labor Relations Manager and/or conduct preparation for arbitration and 3rd step grievance cases•Lead investigations and recommend actions to the business•Ensure consistency of contract administration and discipline•Participate in recruiting efforts and perform interviews for internal and external candidates•Work with Operations to manage and recognize employee performance matters•Support the negotiations team during contract negotiations•Coordination of facility transportation, represent HR on the bus committee, and make transportation arrangements for company events•Support staffing and headcount planning for assigned areas•Lead business and continuous improvement projects•Conduct and/or facilitate leadership development training•Support ISO 9000 effortsSkill, Capability and Educational Requirements:Required Skills and Experience:•Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience, OR•High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experiencePreferred Skills and Experience:•Effective negotiations and influencing skills•Labor and/or Employee Relations experience•Experience with mediation or conflict managementA relevant mix of education and other experiences will be consideredFinal determination on pay grade will be made by HR and company leadership consistent with the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) skills matrix and considering the candidates education, experience, past performance, demonstrated leadership and influence.
