Human Resources Business Partner

MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY•Kansas City, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN! We’re proud of our top-notch facilities and strong, healthy culture where good ideas are embraced, decisions are made quickly, and effort and excellence are rewarded. When we need to get something done, we have the resources to make it happen. We’re excited to be opening our new Kansas City facility and are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to be the go-to HR partner on-site. In this role, you’ll have the chance to work independently, building relationships and supporting employees day-to-day, while also staying closely connected with our HR teammates at other locations. We believe in sharing knowledge, backing each other up, and working together toward our HR team’s big-picture goals—so while you’ll be the face of HR in Kansas City, you’ll always have a strong team behind you. As our HR Business Partner, you’ll cover a wide variety of responsibilities—from recruiting and employee development to engagement, benefits, leaves, and policy guidance. If you’re energized by variety, enjoy making a local impact, and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative HR team, this is the role for you! Ready to bring your HR expertise to a growing location and make a real impact? Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and progressive Human Resources experience, required.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, required.
Experience in administering FMLA and Workers Compensation, required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, specifically), required.
Proficiency with (or the ability to quickly learn) the organization’s HRIS (Paycom), required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Basic benefits administration knowledge, preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
Facilitate pre-employment screenings and conduct orientations for new hires; is responsible for successful onboarding and training of new employees.
Effectively manages temporary staffing vendors as well as all aspects of contingent worker’s assignment life cycle, including group interviewing, onboarding, managing replacements, etc.
Benefit plan administration, including health and dental insurance, 401k plans, and paid time off.
Serves as the primary point of contact for leave management, including FMLA, STD, and workers compensation claims in accordance with state and federal laws.
Assist and support the weekly payroll processing including the approval of time records of location employees.
Respond to general questions and inquiries from employees, applicants, and supervisors in all areas of human resources.
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; conflicts and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
Performs monthly audit of First Aid Kits across facility, ensuring compliance.
Processes departmental Purchase Orders timely.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Other duties and project work as required.