Human Resource Business Partner

Transcendia is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

The HRBP will report to Corporate Human Resources but will have a dotted line to the site Plant Manager. This position plays a key role in ensuring Transcendia’s strategic initiatives are accomplished, by creating and managing systems that maintain and grow the technical strength of the workforce and the capabilities of the management team. The HRBP also helps ensure that all employee relations systems remain effective, compliant, and responsive to the needs of employees and the company.

This position supports the Grand Rapids plant. The total employee population for this group is 180-210.

• Creates and manages systems that support the strategic direction of the local businesses and Transcendia. Ensures that a learning culture exists within the plant and that the workforce is prepared to meet technological challenges.
• Leads the development of managers and supervisors in areas of employment law, performance management, and professional development. Provides guidance to supervisors on issues of employee performance, development, or discipline.
• Monitors employee development and creates approaches to addressing talent gaps that may affect the business. Ensures that key employees have an opportunity to grow their skills through training, education, and work exposure.
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors tuition reimbursement program.
• Ensures that Transcendia remains compliant with all governmental rules and regulations. Reports any concerns or issues to Corporate Human Resources.
• Serves as a member of the Transcendia Lead HR group. Participates in the creation and deployment of corporate initiatives.
• Performs HR transactional work, including new employee onboarding, background screens, new hire paperwork, and I-9 compliance, etc. The HRBP must be willing to step in and handle tasks at all levels and provide support to employees in all phases of the employment relationship.
• Answers employee benefit questions, manages the open enrollment period, and drives Transcendia’s wellness initiatives.
• Manages work-related injuries in conjunction with workers comp carrier.
• Manages FMLA, STD, and LTD claims in coordination with Transcendia’s external administrators.
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; participates in preparation and maintaining of handbook on policies and procedures.

• Must have strong employee relations capabilities and the ability to identify and address issues, referring complex situations to location management and Corporate HR.
• The ability to handle both strategic and transactional tasks is essential.
• Must have the ability to translate strategic plans into supporting human resources approaches, with appropriate tracking metrics.
• Knowledge of state and local laws as it relates to FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, and other applicable regulations is required.
• Must possess high ethical standards.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Also, must be willing to perform both managerial and administrative tasks as circumstances dictate.
• Prior experience with HR Information and Payroll systems is required. Exposure to ADP WFN is desired, but not mandatory.
• Must have the ability to create and deliver effective presentations for purposes of training and communications of key information.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience in human resources
• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field, or equivalent required
• Master’s degree in HR Management is preferred, but not required
• SHRM Certification is desirable

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.