Human Resources Business Partner

Great Southern Wood Preserving•Irvington, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our operations across Alabama and Kentucky. This role will be located at in the Mobile area with frequent travel to other locations. This is a full time position offering a competitive pay and full benefit package. Responsible for the daily management and delivery of Human Resources (HR) services and support for multiple locations. An HR Business Partner supports specific locations within a company; they work closely with management and employees "on the front line," providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training. An HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within specific company locations, while always ensuring they align with a company's business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field of study and three to five years of experience in human resources; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM- SCP) or similar designation as a subject matter expert in Human Resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

Function as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
Be a credible coach and confidante to the regional leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate.
Provide guidance to regional leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support current and future business needs.
Must be able to interpret and provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local employment laws/policies
Administer employee benefit programs (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Disability, etc.) including training, open enrollment processes, implementation of new programs and employee support.
Support employee leave of absence programs and interactive processes to ensure compliance with FML and ADA requirements.
Support Corporate Safety Team in the implementation of safety initiatives and requirements.
Proactively support safety concerns and issues through collaboration with Safety and operations.
Ensure proper safety training is provided to new hires and support monthly/weekly training initiatives.
Responsible for assessing and supporting the workforce requirements for the Region.
Drive efficient and timely recruitment strategies to support the needs of the business.
Focus on recruiting strong talent to enhance bench strength and support succession planning goals and objectives.
Develop best practices with on-boarding programs and assimilation of new employees.
Collaborate with other HR team members to share best practices, critical needs issues, and regional initiatives.
Works collaboratively with Corporate Human Resources to drive alignment, standardized work and drive growth and results.
Work with HRIS and Corporate HR to seek improvements in the systems support tools to ensure world class HR process.