Human Resource Business Partner

Piping Rock • Farmingdale, NY

8d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The HR Business Partner supports the Senior HR Manager and the daily HR functions at Piping Rock’s Ronkonkoma facilities. The role partners with leadership on associate-related matters, including benefits, associate relations, leave administration, talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, performance evaluations and improvement processes, HRIS data maintenance, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

The position also supports associate engagement, training compliance, HR policies and practices, and department objectives and special projects. It coordinates engagement communications and events, recognition programs, and volunteer opportunities across the facilities. The role may require flexible hours on occasion to cover shifts for meetings and events, and travel to engagement events is a plus.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Human Resources or related work.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field.
• Ability to design and execute project plans.
• Experience influencing without authority and managing stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain poised under pressure and demonstrate strong judgment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized and collaborative; self-motivated.
• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Comfort with a multi-site structure.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to provide shift coverage for meetings and events.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must successfully clear drug screening processes for illegal substances per Federal Guidelines to start and maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role in a production environment.
• Ability to travel to engagement events.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly new-hire orientations; coordinate new-hire planning and document collection with Talent Acquisition; and create associate badges.
• Respond to associate inquiries about benefits, policies, procedures, and programs, escalating matters to the Senior HR Manager as appropriate.
• Handle employee relations matters, advise on leaves and accommodations, and address nuanced issues with guidance from HR leadership.
• Attend disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, and coach managers on writing reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Advise associates and managers on HR policies and help ensure policies are followed.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• Assist the Senior HR Manager with associate engagement event planning and coordination.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and assist with reviewing policies and practices.
• Contribute to developing HR policies and practices.
• Track and document mandatory and non-mandatory training compliance, including safety and anti-harassment training.
• Promote and coordinate logistics for site-wide celebrations, associate meetings, and other events.
• Research and develop vendor relationships to support activities across the facilities.
• Implement recognition and anniversary programs for associates.
• Build relationships with community partners and coordinate onsite and offsite volunteer events.
• Manage associate communications related to engagement, events, and volunteer opportunities.
• Provide direct support to the Senior HR Manager on department objectives and special projects.
• Provide support to the HR Department in areas where additional assistance is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Company events, including a summer picnic, festive packages, and holiday celebrations.
• Associate referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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