HR Business Partner

Refresco Careers • Tempe, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers and brands. The company is driven by an ambition to continually improve and innovate, seeking out new challenges and conquering them. This ethos is embodied by its passionate people who push the boundaries in a fast-moving industry. The HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in supporting the plant leadership team to recruit, retain, develop, and motivate high-quality employees, enabling the plant to achieve its organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Strong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task while paying attention to detail and working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated professional success payroll administration, recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to speak effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate activities to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to interpret the company’s policies and procedures to management and hourly employees.
• High level of accountability, quality and innovation (strives for high performance, emphasizes problem prevention, develops ideas for improvement, document new processes, ensures accuracy of information).
• Comfortable working independently and showing initiative.
• Business Acumen and Data Literacy-Is knowledgeable regarding most business practices and processes. Is literate in business language and comfortable communicating about all facets of the business. Makes recommendations that support organizational goals. Makes decisions that drive people capabilities to the organization’s advantage. Clearly communicates using financial metrics and concepts when making the case for new projects or initiatives.
• Communication-Seeks to understand others' points of view, looking at verbal and nonverbal cues to encourage open and honest discussions. Invites and encourages others to participate in discussions. Projects a sincere and genuine tone. Remains calm when dealing with others who are upset or angry. Provides and seeks support to improve communication. Does not jump to conclusions or act on assumptions. Tailors’ messages to meet the different needs of different audiences. Accurately interprets responses of others to their words and actions. Provides feedback effectively and with empathy. Coaches’ employees and managers on how to effectively communicate.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making- Takes action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results. Initiates the evaluation of possible solutions to problems. Makes effective decisions about work task prioritization. Appropriately assesses risks before making decisions. Effectively navigates through ambiguity, using multiple data points to analyze issues and identify trends.
• Coaching & Conflict Management- Uses "active listening" to understand viewpoints of others. Adjusts one's position or view to try and resolve conflict.
• Change Champion-Follows, implements, and communicates change management strategies and plans. Leverages change management best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field (or equivalent related experience).
• Five (5) years of management experience in Human Resources with prior experience in staffing and employee relations.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience conducting first-line and management training.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS applications.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of all HR related issues at the production location.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as external influences such as employment State/Provincial legislation and political inference.
• Provides a progressive, best practice service to all Managers at the production location covering areas such as, but not limited to recruitment and selection, employee onboarding, performance management, training and development, organizational change, communication programs, industrial relations and workforce planning.
• Develops and implements consistent framework of employment standards which ensure competitiveness in the communities in which we operate and which position Refresco as an employer of choice.
• Establishment of departmental performance standards and objectives ensuring the monitoring and delivery of these.
• Source and develop external partnerships with vendors such as recruitment agencies and maximize the quality of service and return on investment.
• Establishment of departmental performance standards and objectives ensuring that these support the overall business plan.
• Work with and networks with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
• Actively involved in activities in the local communities that will build the Refresco employer brand.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure effective hiring and onboarding of hourly and salaried employees at their location.
• Manage the plants payroll functions and ensure timely and complete delivery of all necessary payroll related files to the central payroll team.
• Delivers direction to the Human Resources admin and ensures HR administrative tasks get executed in a timely and complete manor.
• Trains supervisors and managers on the Manager Self Service features in our Payroll and Time & Attendance system.
• Act as a first point of contact for all benefits related questions at the location, actively supports employees during open enrollment and ensures all benefits related information is being entered into the system in a timely and complete manner.
• Encourage a safe working environment by actively participating in safety related activities and by facilitating and or participating in safety committee meetings at the location.
• Ensures a timely and complete delivery of Human Resources data and metrics for either standardized reports or ad hoc information requests.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager