HR Business Partner

DOERFER CORPORATION•Moline, IL

15d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR point of contact for Williams, White & Company and Doerfer Field Services in Moline, Illinois, and provides backup HR support to other Doerfer locations as needed. The role covers recruiting and sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, employee training and development, employee engagement and retention, benefits administration, payroll, leave management, safety, compliance, and employee questions related to payroll and benefits. The HRBP manages recruitment and hiring processes, supports performance management and employee relations, maintains personnel and HR records, and advises supervisors and leaders. The role also supports safety programs and OSHA training, assists with leave and benefits programs, generates HR reports, escalates issues to Corporate HR and Finance when needed, and travels as needed. Additional duties and work hours may be required to support business and operational needs.

Requirements

At least five years of Human Resources experience.
At least three years of recruiting experience.
Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and payroll systems; Paylocity is preferred.
Knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Experience working with unionized employees.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site HR point of contact at the Moline, Illinois location for HR-related questions.
Address employee concerns, investigate issues, and help resolve workplace conflicts.
Manage recruitment for Williams, White & Company, including job postings, interviewing, selection, and closing positions.
Collaborate with managers to understand hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and support competitive hiring strategies and goals.
Recruit and source candidates through job boards, social networks, and other platforms.
Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and applications and conducting phone interviews.
Track interview progress and candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal databases.
Conduct reference checks and other required pre-employment screenings.
Coordinate the offer process with HR, including extending offers and negotiating employment terms.
Oversee pre-employment onboarding and new-hire processes.
Process, verify, and maintain personnel records related to staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations, classifications, and leaves of absence in accordance with HR policies.
Support performance management initiatives, including the annual evaluation process.
Assist with payroll administration and maintain accurate employee data in the HRM system, including benefits enrollment, time off, and employment status updates.
Support safety programs and OSHA training.
Assist with FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, short-term disability, and long-term disability programs.
Provide year-round benefits support, including enrollment assistance and responses to employee questions or concerns.
Maintain HR records according to retention schedules, including proper documentation and purging when necessary.
Support HR compliance initiatives, including policy updates and procedure reviews.
Assist with employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Coach supervisors and leaders on performance management and disciplinary actions.
Maintain the union Attendance and Punctuality report.
Generate HR reports from various systems as requested.
Support HR activities at other Doerfer locations as needed.
Participate in HR development and continuing education.
Escalate issues, questions, and approval items to Corporate HR and Finance when needed.
Travel as needed.
Advocate for Doerfer Companies initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned and work additional hours as needed to support business and operational requirements.