HR Business Partner I or II

McKee Foods•Gentry, AR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join the Gentry, AR Manufacturing Human Resources Department. The HRBP will support the following departments: Environmental Services, Manufacturing Services, Technical Services, Bakery Stores, MOS (Operational Excellence/ McKee Operating System) Shipping, Receiving and provide back up for production. This role involves building strong relationships with internal business units, acting as a single point of contact, advising on employee relations, and ensuring appropriate governance and compliance. The position is also responsible for workforce planning, including the selection of salaried talent, identifying talent gaps, and collaborating with the Talent Acquisition team. Additionally, the HRBP will provide day-to-day performance management guidance, act as a consultant on organizational issues, and contribute to analytical problem-solving to improve processes and HR programs. The role also involves managing HR projects, promoting teamwork, and driving the implementation of key HR initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field ( such as business administration, organizational development/psychology, law) or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of experience = 1 year of education)
2 years of full-time experience as an HR generalist, HR business partner, supervisor, recruiter/talent acquisition specialist, or training and development specialist
Employee relations experience
Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean principles & tools)
Knowledge and understanding of employment and labor laws
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite & Google)
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
Ability to negotiate with and influence others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent presentation skills
Some travel required for corporate HRBP meetings and continuing education requirements

Nice To Haves

Certification in HR field (i.e. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
3 years of full-time experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or McKee Foods Superintendent
Experience recruiting for salaried positions
Advanced degree in human resources or related field
Experience developing/implementing a strategic workforce planning
Experience or training implementing a Lean culture in a manufacturing environment
Training or certification conducting investigations (employment related)
Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday

Responsibilities

Builds strong relationships with the internal business unit they support and acquires a deep knowledge of the business unit, key employees and business processes.
Acts as a single point of contact for all leaders and employees in the business unit.
Advises on employee relations issues and delivers value-added services.
Works in conjunction with business leaders and employees to promote positive employee relations.
Partners with senior HR staff and legal counsel, as necessary, to ensure appropriate governance, compliance and risk management.
Responsible for selection of salaried talent, both internally and externally.
Identifies talent gaps and development areas across the business unit they support to build the workforce needed to achieve company strategic goals.
Collaborates with the Talent acquisition team on selection of salaried talent in their assigned areas.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to business leaders (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action, etc.).
Assists business leaders in the facilitation and accomplishment of goal setting and development plans.
Functions as an objective consultant to business leaders with regard to organizational issues that impact people (organizational structure, managing change, promotions, job profiles, career, succession planning, etc.).
Anticipates, identifies, and proactively communicates feedback, identifying gaps and needs as it relates to the business.
Collaboratively develops integrated business solutions to improve processes.
Measures, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of HR programs and processes to assist business leaders.
Collaborates with HR assistants on internal job movement and Talent Acquisition team on external, hourly hiring for assigned business unit.
Co-designs and ensures efficient process that result in a positive candidate experience.
Works to address any hiring obstacles.
Manages projects that are assigned (e.g. HR process improvements, compensation reviews, turnover analysis, etc.).
Presents key findings and results from projects to stakeholders.
Promotes teamwork and information sharing across departments.
Assists with facilitating team meetings and training programs.
Drives implementation of key HR initiatives.