Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our operations across Alabama and Kentucky. This role will be located at in the Mobile area with frequent travel to other locations. This is a full time position offering a competitive pay and full benefit package.

Summary:

Responsible for the daily management and delivery of Human Resources (HR) services and support for multiple locations. An HR Business Partner supports specific locations within a company; they work closely with management and employees "on the front line," providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training.

An HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within specific company locations, while always ensuring they align with a company's business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Function as key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams to develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies.
• Be a credible coach and confidante to the regional leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate.
• Provide guidance to regional leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support current and future business needs.
• Must be able to interpret and provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local employment laws/policies
• Administer employee benefit programs (e.g., Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Disability, etc.) including training, open enrollment processes, implementation of new programs and employee support.
• Support employee leave of absence programs and interactive processes to ensure compliance with FML and ADA requirements.
• Support Corporate Safety Team in the implementation of safety initiatives and requirements.
• Proactively support safety concerns and issues through collaboration with Safety and operations.
• Ensure proper safety training is provided to new hires and support monthly/weekly training initiatives.
• Responsible for assessing and supporting the workforce requirements for the Region.
• Drive efficient and timely recruitment strategies to support the needs of the business.
• Focus on recruiting strong talent to enhance bench strength and support succession planning goals and objectives.
• Develop best practices with on-boarding programs and assimilation of new employees.
• Collaborate with other HR team members to share best practices, critical needs issues, and regional initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with Corporate Human Resources to drive alignment, standardized work and drive growth and results.
• Work with HRIS and Corporate HR to seek improvements in the systems support tools to ensure world class HR process.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field of study and three to five years of experience in human resources; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Certifications:

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