Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary/Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner will support the Wadesboro business unit by administering the day-to-day tactical operations of the Human Resources department.  This role will also support the HR Manager with higher level business needs in employee relations, retention efforts, organizational design, and taking an active role in supporting change management strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as credible coach and business partner to leadership within the Lexington, TN facility (non-union).
• Manage and execute HR programs & projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams that address organizational needs and goals.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues within the business unit and across the enterprise (e.g., Talent, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Field HR) to drive implementation of HR projects and initiatives.
• Maintain and update employee’s physical records as well as digital records in our HR Information Management Systems (HRIS), Success Factors, and ADP.
• Works with payroll specialist to submit, verify, approve, and process bi-weekly payroll.
• Process new hires, status changes, and terminations in a timely and accurate manner in the HRIS system.
• Provide new hire HR onboarding orientation; reviews policies and procedures, collects and submits I-9 documentation, provides badge access to the facility, and assists with benefits enrollment and collecting required documentation.
• Monitor and process leave of absences in conjunction with our contracted leave of absence vendor; responsible for ensuring time and tracking are updated appropriately in our time management system, eTime.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, promotion, and onboarding of talent, both exempt and non-exempt.
• Oversees annual benefit enrollment at the plant and responds to benefit related questions and issues and answers inquiries, as necessary.
• Assist in organizing and promoting company sponsored employee events, service award program, community activities, etc.
• Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees.
• Assists in coordinating and managing training activities across the organization by working with managers to assess needs, develop, and deliver the training.
• Order flowers and or donations for employee events (funerals, new babies, hospitalizations, etc.).
• Assist in entering, monitoring, and completing per-employment drug and background screenings.
• Assists HR Manager, as needed, in employee relations, conducting investigations, retention efforts, plantwide communications, organizational design, talent and performance review, and compensation and merit strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement, and partner with leaders to drive a values-based performance culture.
• Experience in investigations and resolving employee conflicts.
• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, priority setting skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.
• Ability to use data to identify trends and diagnose organizational effectiveness.
• Experience creating and generating Excel spreadsheets (e.g., V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables).
• Demonstrate independent judgment, decision making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Positive interactions with higher ups.
• Approachable and able to lead individuals effectively.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to suppliers, customers, and other employees within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• 4+ years of HR experience, manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills required (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with EEO / harassment investigations and general workplace complaint resolution.
• Self-confidence, self-awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to act independently.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a generalist role, or having experience in more than one functional area in HR.
• HR Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-CSP.
• Experience in HRIS, specifically Success Factors.