Human Resource Business Partner

Balchem•Faribault, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the needs and objectives of the business segment with those of its employees by assisting the HR Manager in planning, recommending, implementing and administering personnel policies, practices, and programs that will attract and maintain skilled and motivated staff to meet corporate goals, objectives and business interests. Provides counsel, services, and other assistance to departments and management to assist them in the effective execution of their personnel and employee relations responsibilities. This position requires a high level of initiative, responsiveness, and the ability to proactively support site leadership through timely updates, collaboration, and completion of key HR tasks.

Requirements

BS degree in Human Resources preferred
Certification is preferred
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all level of employees
Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing plant setting and walking the production floor, interacting with all levels of employees

Responsibilities

Partners with site leadership to administer personnel policies, practices and programs, and advises and assists them in their interpretation and application
Assists senior management and department heads in organizational and departmental development by advising or by assisting with job structuring, job descriptions, reporting procedures and communications
Recruits, interviews, screens and refers applicants for position; conducts orientation programs for new employees; analyzes turnover and recommends suggestions for improved retention as required
Assists site leadership in human resources utilization by participation in determining and projecting staffing requirements, sources of qualified personnel, training and development requirements
Acts as a consultant regarding training and development programs; arranges or conducts programs
Acts as liaison between employees and management; conducts investigations and recommends corrective action; assists management in the utilization of constructive communication, including administering disciplinary actions
Interacts with all shifts and departments on a regular basis.
Maintains a visible presence across all shifts and departments; attends routine team and DDS meetings, ensuring awareness of floor activities and business priorities.
Develops, proposes and administers approved wage and salary programs including job analysis; job descriptions; job evaluation and periodic surveys to assure a competitive and equitable compensation program.
Recommends changes as needed
Assists Corporate HR with the annual performance review process to ensure reviews are completed timely and accurately; discusses performance with leadership team as a means of identifying future growth potential and supporting the corporate succession planning process
Assists Corporate HR in the execution of corporate employee relations policies and programs designed to keep the corporation union free by analyzing the effects of practices/policies programs; recommends changes to meet goals and objectives
Responsible for assuring that the business segment is in compliance with laws relative to wages and hours, employee relations, employee benefits, employment opportunities and other related employment laws; acts as consultant within the corporation in interpreting the administration of the laws; seeks assistance from Corporate HR Director and legal counsel as appropriate
Maintains a system of employee personnel record keeping, retention, and access by authorized personnel
Responsible for administering the corporate drug program which includes pre-employment screening, random tests and post-accident screening, when applicable
Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site
Performs other related duties
Communicates consistently with the HR Manager and HR leadership regarding progress, delays, and task status; provides weekly updates and proactively raises issues before escalation is required.
Demonstrates urgency in executing HR tasks such as onboarding, employee conversions, investigations, and compliance-related items; tracks actions and meets all business-driven deadlines.
All special projects must be aligned with business priorities and receive approval from the HR Manager or HR leadership prior to initiation.
Expected to model a positive, professional HR presence and approach, fostering trust and engagement across departments.