HR Business Partner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Work closely with line management to ensure HR policies and practices are consistently applied. Recommend changes to policies and practices as appropriate. •    Work closely with line management to assess talent acquisition and development needs and develop and deliver solutions aligned with the business strategy. Participate in the development of Workforce plans in conjunction with Finance. •    Assist with integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes and programs into the People Strategy.  •    Recruit for assigned business groups to ensure the organization's staffing needs are met.  Assist with writing/editing job descriptions, conducting interviews, evaluating candidates and extending employment offers. •    Coach and partner with managers to resolve complex employee relations issues; seek legal guidance when necessary. •    Implement programs and actions to drive employee engagement and reduce turnover. Ensure documentation and HRIS transactions are processed in a timely manner. •    Oversee and participate in audits of HR documentation as needed. •    May provide work direction or guidance regarding employment law or organization policy to less experienced members of the HR staff. •    May participate on teams that formulate extensive recruiting campaigns, develop compensation plans, coordinate training programs, prepare and administer EEO and affirmative action programs, analyze and recommend benefits changes, and perform other assigned tasks of similar complexity. •    May conduct termination interviews, prepare for and attend unemployment hearings, and assist legal staff in preparing for litigation. •    May develop and conduct training and serve as a trainer on non-technical topics such as sexual harassment and diversity or may work with the training department. •    Provide leadership and participate in company and community-related events. •    Ensure all actions comply with local, state and federal regulations and maintain necessary documentation for compliance purposes. •    Lead or participate in HR projects as assigned. •    Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Education:  Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in human resources management or related discipline. Master's degree (M.A./M.S./MBA) in human resources, organizational development or related field preferred. •    Experience:  5 to 8 years related experience. •    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. •    Certification/Licensure:  PHR or SPHR preferred. •    Other:  Must have demonstrated skills in change management and organizational development. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and influence skills.  Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and excellent skills with Microsoft Excel required. Familiarity with SAP and Smartsheets highly desired. Must be able to learn new software quickly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and German is required.