Human Resources Business Partner

City:
Channahon;
State:
Illinois (US-IL);
Country:
United States (US);
Requisition Number: 43811

Under moderate supervision, partner with facility management and at the direction of the plant human resources manager, position performs professional level HR work to develop, implement, and administer human resources policies, programs and procedures. This position will be responsible for employee / labor relations and maintaining a positive employee relations environment.

This role offers location flexibility; candidates must be able to work from an established Bunge office. Eligible current Bunge locations include, but are not limited to, Channahon, IL, Decatur, IN, Morristown, IN and St. Louis, MO.

• Support facility management and HR manager by providing a full range of Human Resources services including, but not limited to, policy and procedure counsel/implementation, staffing and selection, performance management, benefits administration, and coaching, training and development of local management and facility personnel.
• Interpret various routine HR plans, programs, policies, and procedures for employees and provide advice and recommendations to facility management. Assist in administration of policies and procedures, current state, local and federal regulations and corporate objectives.
• Be responsible for ensuring HR compliance activities are completed timely and accurately.
• Maintain an awareness of workforce demographics and operational requirements. Prepare and analyze reports relating to turnover, headcount, etc. Assist plant HR and/or regional HR leadership in developing strategies to address workforce gaps and surpluses and proactively work to assist in the optimization of talent.
• Resolve employee problems or issues related to employee relations matters.
• Partner with talent acquisition on employee recruiting from requisition through onboarding.
• Participate in candidate selection process and conduct new employee orientation.
• Maintain confidential employee data or files and prepare and/or analyze routine reports related to such.
• At the direction of Legal and HR manager, assist with investigations related to policy violations, misconduct, or other circumstances that may result in disciplinary action.
• As directed, assist in responding to mediations, litigation and other legal affairs affecting Bunge operations.
• Support HR centers of excellence at the facility level with annual development, and workforce planning.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• May perform responsibilities related to plant operations, including but not limited to safety, and office administration as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related human resources experience.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and discretion with confidential information.
• Exceptional customer service and team building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Previous experience with ADA, FMLA, EEOC and AAP.
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Familiarity with ADP, HR and Payroll system a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work within a team environment.
• 20-30% travel.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed – faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins.

We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St.

Louis, Missouri. Learn more at

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #Proudto Be Bunge .