Senior HR Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.

The Opportunity:

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.

Location:

onsite in Winsted, MN Salary Range: $89,133 - $107,584/year (Exempt) (In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday Business Hours Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner you will :

• 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

Role Qualifications as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner :

• Preferred candidates will have 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
• Strong working knowledge of US federal and state 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

What we offer for employment:

• Comprehensive 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…