Associate People Operations Business Partner

Nortech Systems • Milaca, MN

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About The Position

Primary Responsibilities: Assist supervisors with job postings, recruitment, screening, providing performance feedback, job placement and compensation decisions as assigned; follow Company policy and best practices in all employment matters. Maintain accurate employment records using HRIS, shared file folders, document management, reporting and/or other tools and applications; run reports and perform data analysis as assigned. Assist supervisors and employees with questions about career development, compensation, benefits, tuition reimbursement, benefits, and time off requests, performance feedback, reaching out to subject matter experts as needed for additional details. Assist to provide leaders and employees with employment policy information and to ensure compliance; update and maintain policy and/or posting materials, and communicate policies or policy changes as directed. Assist with developing and deploying employee communications to convey Company messaging, employee recognition, organizational changes, new business, benefit programs, benefit enrollment, policies, pay practices, holiday and other schedules, and related topics. Assist with facilitating scheduled processes including performance reviews, merit increases, bonuses, benefit enrollment, and employee surveys. Participate in administrative and leadership staff meetings as requested. Assist with planning and executing strategic business initiatives involving workforce changes, plant or work area reconfiguration, restructuring, integration, and/or other organizational changes as assigned. Participate in and assist with career fairs and informational events for job seekers, applicants, and employees. Assist with addressing employee complaints, discrimination filings, unemployment claims, lawsuits, and/or other legal matters as directed. Maintain strict confidentiality in all work, sharing information on a “needs to know only” basis. Maintain boundaries and coach supervisors to maintain boundaries between personal and professional communications or relationships. Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or closely related field of study (or on track to graduate and complete degree within six months.)
• Functional knowledge of and experience in human resources including: Recruitment and hiring. Handling employee relations concerns. Job placement and compensation decision making.
• Experience communicating ideas and concepts using written and oral presentation methods.
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and/or similar software collaboration tools at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of and/or experience using HRIS applications.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered).

Nice To Haves

• Three months’ experience working in a human resources function as described above.
• Experience working with employee surveys, talent development, and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Teamwork – “be a team player” – collaborate and partner effectively with peers and colleagues to execute results
• Conflict Management – use processes, tools and interpersonal communication skills to respectfully manage through conflict
• Task & Project Management – manages time and energy effectively to deliver results in daily, weekly and monthly priorities
• Hiring for AM shift

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with job postings, recruitment, screening, providing performance feedback, job placement and compensation decisions as assigned
• Maintain accurate employment records using HRIS, shared file folders, document management, reporting and/or other tools and applications
• Assist supervisors and employees with questions about career development, compensation, benefits, tuition reimbursement, benefits, and time off requests, performance feedback
• Assist to provide leaders and employees with employment policy information and to ensure compliance
• Assist with developing and deploying employee communications to convey Company messaging, employee recognition, organizational changes, new business, benefit programs, benefit enrollment, policies, pay practices, holiday and other schedules, and related topics
• Assist with facilitating scheduled processes including performance reviews, merit increases, bonuses, benefit enrollment, and employee surveys
• Participate in administrative and leadership staff meetings as requested
• Assist with planning and executing strategic business initiatives involving workforce changes, plant or work area reconfiguration, restructuring, integration, and/or other organizational changes as assigned
• Participate in and assist with career fairs and informational events for job seekers, applicants, and employees
• Assist with addressing employee complaints, discrimination filings, unemployment claims, lawsuits, and/or other legal matters as directed
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all work, sharing information on a “needs to know only” basis
• Maintain boundaries and coach supervisors to maintain boundaries between personal and professional communications or relationships
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees