Human Resources Business Partner

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation, 1351 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, United States of America.

Loves Park, IL, USA.

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities

The Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic position, vital for contributing to the excellence of the Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation. Through this role you will be responsible for managing and facilitating HR-related functions to drive a positive business culture and support operations through high-quality employee experiences. This role serves as a key consultant to the Leadership Team in Human Resources related matters.

Responsible for employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, immigration, employment law compliance and coordination of the Gleason Business Principles training.

• Develop and administer personnel policies and procedures
• Provide counsel and support to leaders in addressing job performance and workplace behavior, employee coaching and counseling, goal setting, performance appraisals, employee development, and mediating difficult conversations
• Facilitate employee and supervisor conferences to resolve interpersonal issues, address performance deficiencies and deliver Performance Improvement Plans
• Ensure uniform and equitable application of the corrective action/disciplinary process
• Conduct thorough investigations into policy violations, employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil right complaints
• Make recommendations for corrective action based on investigation outcome and company policy including employment actions such as suspension or termination
• Represent the Company in legal proceedings related to Unemployment Insurance claims, EEOC or Division of Human Rights claims
• Collaborate with HR Director and internal/external legal counsel during Reduction in Force activities
• Manages disability programs and associated leaves such as FMLA, Short-term disability and the required interactive process. Professionally handles requests for Reasonable Accommodations as needed.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation program, working closely with Corp. Risk Management, along with local HR support at other US locations.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• Facilitate the annual employee performance management process utilizing the HCM Development Plan feature
• Implement formal development plans using the Talent Management Workbook
• Coach leaders in the HCM Review Cycle feature to effectively communicate performance expectations and develop realistic goals and metrics
• Administer Talent assessments, high-potential selection, and succession planning in accordance with the Gleason Talent Management process
• Plan, develop and facilitate supervisory training
• Coordinate selection, promotion and placement of intra-company personnel via job posting system
• Responsible for the Talent Management Index and guiding organizational progress toward demonstrating improvements in skill gaps

• Conduct internal and external salary analysis and evaluate effectiveness of compensation programs and recommend changes to ensure the company remains competitive and compliant with wage and hour regulations.
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