Human Resources Business Partner
- Richland Center, WI
- Direct Hire - Full Time
- NM465729319
- Competitive
- HR
- 4/25/2024
Summary
The QTI Group is partnering with a Wisconsin-based organization to hire an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support production plant operations in Richland Center, Wisconsin. With a focus on labor relations and employee relations, the HRBP will provide guidance to managers in the effective application of collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Labor Relations
- Help prepare for each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract renewal, gathering data and giving recommendations during the negotiation process.
- Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements.
- Represent the company in handling grievance and arbitration matters; coordinate strike contingency planning.
Employee Relations
- Serve as a trusted advisor to respond to employee concerns and provide guidance to managers to ensure constructive dialogue to resolve conflicts.
- Drive employee engagement through execution of programs to enhance employee morale and talent development.
- Investigate root causes or employee relations matters and develop strategies to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and promote collaboration between employees and managers.
Talent Management
- Serve as a strategic partner to the plant leaders to support programs for front line leader development and employee development, retention, and performance management, including onboarding, career development, and succession planning.
- Partner with HR and Operations leaders to forecast and plan for future staffing needs.
- Analyze turnover, identify trends, and offer suggestions to enhance the employee journey and boost retention rates.
Business Partnership
- Contribute to departmental goal-setting and implementation, ensuring alignment of HR strategies with overall company goals.
- Foster transparent communication between HR and plant leaders to ensure awareness of upcoming HR initiatives and addressing employee or labor issues.
- Coach plant leaders on key HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote employee engagement and growth.
- Support projects aimed at optimizing roles and processes to enhance efficiency and adaptability to shifting business needs and culture evolution
Travel: Occasional travel to corporate office in Madison and visits to plants across Wisconsin and Michigan.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of HR with 3+ of those years in a Generalist or Business Partner capacity
- Labor relations experience, specifically with collective bargaining agreements, strongly preferred.
- Proficient in coaching and advising leaders in employee and labor relations matters.
- Skilled in talent management, including performance management and career development strategies.
- Experience facilitating group sessions such as training, new employee orientation, etc.
- Experience assessing and implementing HRIS systems is desired; UKG experience is a plus!
- Serve as a cultural champion by building trust through clear communication, conflict resolution, and follow-through.
- Serve as a knowledge resource for other HR-related matters such as benefits, recruitment, payroll, etc. (but these are handled by centralized centers of excellence).
- Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.