Human Resources Business Partner

Adrian Steel Company•Adrian, MI

About The Position

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP. We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few. We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long-lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers. Our goal is to partner with self-motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; 'Doing it right the first time, always improving.' Our organization is currently seeking a Human Resource Business Partner. A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Provide a culture where the employee comes first Partner with management to provide the tools and resources needed to support their business Responsible for managing the complete process that supports the employee life cycle Collaborate with peers to create & maintain effective documentation & work instructions for all HR related processes Engage in continuing education to support compliance in the following areas: Providing each location with up-to-date compliance posters Wage and Hours I-9 FMLA Federal, State and local tax EEO1 Reporting New hire reporting COBRA Worker's Compensation WOTC Maintain Fleet and Auto Allowance programs to support the business Annual MVR's Annual certificates of insurance In addition to the expectations listed, each Partner will own a defined area and be responsible for leading CI initiatives, training peers and employees Policy/Tax Compliance Maintain and continually recognize opportunities for improvements with the intern strategy to support the business Work with the functional Director/VP to ensure there is a strong intern plan each year Facilitate the plan for the intern program Report to leadership the effectiveness of the plan against goal Recruiting/Onboarding Ensure we have the right people to support where the business is going Ensure we have Job Expectations for every role that clearly define the components of each position Payroll Process payroll on time every-time (when the employee expects it) and with zero errors; no deviations unless approved by the Director of Human Resources Responsible for processing & maintaining employee information, such as: Process Payroll Change Notifications Cost of living/merit increases Weekly/monthly payroll incentives Ensure points & reprimands are accurately reflected in the system Investigations Performance evaluations Education, training and certifications Employment inquiries, such as unemployment claims and verifications Garnishments Benefits Responsible for the daily support of all benefit programs, including: New hire orientation New hire enrollment Open enrollment Life events Leaves of absence (FMLA, STD & LTD) Workers compensation Reconciliations Performance Management, Training & Development Help every functional VP, Director or GM develop a learning process for every employee that puts them in a position to succeed Facilitate outside support where needed to support the development process At designated intervals review with each functional VP, Director or GM the effectiveness of the departmental employee development (Performance Matrix) Help functional VP, Director or GM create an annual budget for and monitor the spending to ensure we perform to budget; secure all available grants and funding that would be available to us The key behaviors required for this role are: Understand the business Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality (Ethical practice) Connect with employees Produce correct work every time Complete understanding of each functional area within Human Resources Ability to promote and display a positive environment where people feel secure Self-directed Ability to challenge effectively Ability to problem solve/critical thinking Ability to review plans for effectiveness Ability to act with a sense of urgency Ability to collaborate and promote internal teamwork Ability to identify risk and communicate effectively Ability to identify areas for continuous improvement; create & initiate the plan Adherence to timelines

Requirements

Understand the business
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality (Ethical practice)
Connect with employees
Produce correct work every time
Complete understanding of each functional area within Human Resources
Ability to promote and display a positive environment where people feel secure
Self-directed
Ability to challenge effectively
Ability to problem solve/critical thinking
Ability to review plans for effectiveness
Ability to act with a sense of urgency
Ability to collaborate and promote internal teamwork
Ability to identify risk and communicate effectively
Ability to identify areas for continuous improvement; create & initiate the plan
Adherence to timelines
Bachelor's Degree preferred; company will consider a combination of education and experience
Strong Microsoft knowledge required
A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Human Resource Generalist
Must meet and maintain all requirements to be a 'Driver' as defined in Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy
Valid driver's license
Acceptable driving record (Adrian Steel authorized)

Nice To Haves

SHRM Certification, CP/SCP preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a culture where the employee comes first
Partner with management to provide the tools and resources needed to support their business
Responsible for managing the complete process that supports the employee life cycle
Collaborate with peers to create & maintain effective documentation & work instructions for all HR related processes
Engage in continuing education to support compliance in the following areas: Providing each location with up-to-date compliance posters Wage and Hours I-9 FMLA Federal, State and local tax EEO1 Reporting New hire reporting COBRA Worker's Compensation WOTC
Maintain Fleet and Auto Allowance programs to support the business Annual MVR's Annual certificates of insurance
Maintain and continually recognize opportunities for improvements with the intern strategy to support the business
Work with the functional Director/VP to ensure there is a strong intern plan each year
Facilitate the plan for the intern program
Report to leadership the effectiveness of the plan against goal
Ensure we have the right people to support where the business is going
Ensure we have Job Expectations for every role that clearly define the components of each position
Process payroll on time every-time (when the employee expects it) and with zero errors; no deviations unless approved by the Director of Human Resources
Responsible for processing & maintaining employee information, such as: Process Payroll Change Notifications Cost of living/merit increases Weekly/monthly payroll incentives Ensure points & reprimands are accurately reflected in the system Investigations Performance evaluations Education, training and certifications Employment inquiries, such as unemployment claims and verifications Garnishments
Responsible for the daily support of all benefit programs, including: New hire orientation New hire enrollment Open enrollment Life events Leaves of absence (FMLA, STD & LTD) Workers compensation Reconciliations
Help every functional VP, Director or GM develop a learning process for every employee that puts them in a position to succeed
Facilitate outside support where needed to support the development process
At designated intervals review with each functional VP, Director or GM the effectiveness of the departmental employee development (Performance Matrix)
Help functional VP, Director or GM create an annual budget for and monitor the spending to ensure we perform to budget; secure all available grants and funding that would be available to us

Benefits

401K
Medical / Health Savings Account
Dental
Employee Assistance
Teladoc
Group Life
Short / Long Term Disability
Health & Wellness Programs
Vision
Voluntary Benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules