Senior HR Business Partner

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY•Winsted, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by its core values. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for supporting a business team with multiple HR processes to promote great employee experiences. This role is both hands-on and strategic, and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations and development, culture, talent management, compensation, organization design and projects as necessary.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of US federal and statement employment laws and regulations
Ability to drive the HR strategic agenda using knowledge of the organization
Ability to write communications clearly and concisely understanding tone and channel implications
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Change agent and role model for leading cultural change
Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions
Effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to main high levels of high confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
Strong attention to detail
Adapts to changing work priorities

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in Human Resources Management or related field
Human Resource experience specifically in organization design, coaching, change management, project management, and managing complex/sensitive workplace investigations

Responsibilities

Interprets and explains human resources policies and procedures to managers and employees and ensures legal compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Provides advice and counsel to employees and managers on performance management, employee relations, dispute resolution, and corrective actions.
Applies established practices and procedures to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance, productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, leads investigations of complex cases.
Drives the grievance and disciplinary processes by scheduling time with managers and employees on disciplinary matters, recommending appropriate disciplinary action, and drafting letters of discipline and supporting reports.
Participates in special projects on various human resources topics, identifies business issues and recommends solutions using supporting data, documents methodology, and writes reports on findings.
Explains and provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and other programs to employees and managers.
Participate in the interactive process between managers and employees.
Will act as a process owner on select HR domains (not entire list): employee meetings & communications, employee store, employee gifts, social media for HR, HRIS, time & attendance, lead investigator, performance discussions, translator services, incentive tracking, DOT compliance, awards & celebrations, onboarding

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
Health & Flexible spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)” , a financial performance-based bonus program
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles