Sr. HR Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Team • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will serve as the primary HR contact for the New York City sites, partnering with leadership to support day-to-day HR operations and implement strategic HR initiatives that align with business objectives. This role is responsible for driving employee engagement, talent management, performance optimization, and fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to:
HR Strategy and Alignment:
Collaborate with plant, warehouse, and other functional leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the plant's business goals.
Provide HR expertise to the management team to address organizational needs and business challenges.
Promote and implement HR programs that improve overall productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction within the plant.
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning:
Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and lead the recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees, aligning with site culture and operational needs.
Develop workforce plans to ensure the plant and warehouse has the right talent at all levels to meet production and warehouse goals and operational requirements.
Employee Relations and Engagement:
Act as a trusted advisor for both management and employees on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
Work proactively to ensure a positive work environment that fosters high employee morale and engagement.
Provide coaching to plant and warehouse leadership to address performance issues and promote effective communication between all levels of the workforce.
Performance Management and Development:
Support the performance management process, ensuring that employees have clear expectations and feedback mechanisms.
Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and promote employee development through training programs, career development, and mentorship.
Lead initiatives to improve employee productivity and performance through recognition programs and targeted development efforts.
Compensation and Benefits:
Ensure that compensation programs at the plant and warehouse are competitive, aligned with Aspen strategy, and compliant.
Provide guidance to plant and warehouse management on compensation-related matters, including wage adjustments, promotions, and incentive programs.
Educate employees on the benefits offerings and ensure proper administration and utilization of benefits programs.
HR Metrics and Reporting:
Utilize HR metrics to identify trends related to turnover, absenteeism, and employee performance within the site(s).
Provide regular reports to the leadership team, offering insights into HR-related metrics and areas for improvement.
Analyze data to drive HR decisions and influence continuous improvement efforts.
Change Management:
Support change management initiatives related to plant and warehouse operations, restructuring, or process improvements.
Facilitate communication and ensure employee buy-in during changes to plant processes or organizational structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management.
• Knowledge of plant operations and manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with plant leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and employee relations practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and translate business needs into HR strategies and solutions.
• Strong experience to understand and navigate HR software and systems.

Nice To Haves

• HR certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant, warehouse, and other functional leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that align with the plant's business goals.
• Provide HR expertise to the management team to address organizational needs and business challenges.
• Promote and implement HR programs that improve overall productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction within the plant.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and lead the recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees, aligning with site culture and operational needs.
• Develop workforce plans to ensure the plant and warehouse has the right talent at all levels to meet production and warehouse goals and operational requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor for both management and employees on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Work proactively to ensure a positive work environment that fosters high employee morale and engagement.
• Provide coaching to plant and warehouse leadership to address performance issues and promote effective communication between all levels of the workforce.
• Support the performance management process, ensuring that employees have clear expectations and feedback mechanisms.
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and promote employee development through training programs, career development, and mentorship.
• Lead initiatives to improve employee productivity and performance through recognition programs and targeted development efforts.
• Ensure that compensation programs at the plant and warehouse are competitive, aligned with Aspen strategy, and compliant.
• Provide guidance to plant and warehouse management on compensation-related matters, including wage adjustments, promotions, and incentive programs.
• Educate employees on the benefits offerings and ensure proper administration and utilization of benefits programs.
• Utilize HR metrics to identify trends related to turnover, absenteeism, and employee performance within the site(s).
• Provide regular reports to the leadership team, offering insights into HR-related metrics and areas for improvement.
• Analyze data to drive HR decisions and influence continuous improvement efforts.
• Support change management initiatives related to plant and warehouse operations, restructuring, or process improvements.
• Facilitate communication and ensure employee buy-in during changes to plant processes or organizational structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior