Human Resources Business Partner

Crown Equipment•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner based at its Indianapolis, Indiana branch. The role manages HR functions for multiple corporate retail locations in and around the Midwest region, providing employee relations, location, and employee development support. The HR Business Partner answers questions about policies, programs, communications, and benefits; investigates employee relations issues; and recommends or participates in appropriate resolutions. The position also supports HR policy and program development and coordination, including initiatives in employee relations, diversity and inclusion, recruiting and talent acquisition, and conflict resolution. The position provides guidance to assigned locations, communicates HR policies and procedures to managers, and helps gather, interpret, and present statistical analyses related to retention, turnover, and employment disruptions. Employee development duties include creating or revising job descriptions, conducting talent development discussions, evaluating performance, establishing and tracking goals, and completing annual wage reviews. The role also coaches, mentors, and develops direct reports, assists with projects, meetings, and training, and stays current on labor laws and regulatory compliance. Frequent travel is required, including travel to other locations as needed; the employee must use a personal vehicle for company business. Crown offers full-time employees a wage and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a flexible benefits plan; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; life and disability benefits; paid parental leave; paid holidays and vacation; and tuition reimbursement. Crown will employ only individuals authorized to work in the United States and does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

5–7 years of related experience.
Associate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle for company business.
Frequent travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior HR experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
Good oral and written communication, problem-solving, and listening skills.
Excellent computer, organizational, and time management skills.
Experience leading others.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with people of varied personalities and at all organizational levels.
Demonstrates trust and mutual understanding when dealing with employees, supervisors, and managers.

Responsibilities

Manage HR functions for multiple corporate retail locations in and around the Midwest region.
Answer manager and employee questions about policies, programs, communications, and benefits.
Investigate and analyze employee relations issues and recommend or participate in actions to resolve them.
Assist HR Management with developing and implementing HR policies and programs, and manage and coordinate new company programs.
Attend and evaluate courses, certificates, and training to maintain HR knowledge and align the Company with best practices.
Travel to other locations as needed to provide mentorship, guidance, and training on programs and policies, such as performance reviews.
Provide support and guidance to assigned locations and communicate HR policies and procedures to managers.
Gather, interpret, and present statistical analyses related to retention, turnover, and employment disruptions.
Create or revise job descriptions; conduct talent development discussions; rate performance; establish and track goals; and complete annual wage reviews.
Coach, motivate, mentor, and develop direct reports so they can take on additional responsibilities.
Assist with special projects, employee meetings, and training.
Stay current on labor laws and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.