Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role:

The HRBP will support the site in a wide variety of responsibilities throughout the entire employee lifecycle. This includes talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training, and labor relations. This person will act as the first point of contact for all employee matters, questions, and concerns. Understands when to escalate employee issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.

Qualifications (Required & Preferred):

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business discipline (R)

Experience: 5-7 years in Human Resources (R), Employee Training and Development (R)

Areas of Knowledge: Employee and Training Development, HRIS, LMS, Employee Relations, Strong HR generalist knowledge in all aspects of Human Resources (R), Labor Relations (P)

Skills (R): Strong Computer Skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Organized, Ability to Multi-Task, Strong verbal, and written communication skills; Project Management; Exceptional Decision-Making Skills

Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns; Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolutions.
• Interpret and apply the collective bargaining agreement. Facilitate grievance and related procedures. Answer and maintain grievance reports.
• Assist with preparation for contract negotiations. Coordinate and support negotiations and implementation of contract.
• Coordinate/monitor attendance program. Maintain monthly and annual attendance reports
• Monitor new employee performance and probationary processes to ensure consistency.
• Support apprenticeship program and ensure documentation of hours in preparation for committee meetings
• Administer disciplinary procedures and policies. Administer drug and alcohol programs.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees.
• Support performance management, training, intern, and employee lifecycle programs.
• Drive engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate HR and labor relations records and prepare reports as needed.
• Support workplace investigations with discretion and expertise, providing and maintaining necessary documentation.
• Knowledge of leave of absence laws, responsibilities, and regulations (including FMLA, PFML), partnering with Leave Specialist to support employee leave needs
• Manage learning activities within the Learning Management System, including scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, and monitoring learner progress
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information and embodies professionalism and ethics in his/her work in all employment and HR related matters
• Other job duties as assigned