Human Resource Business Partner- Manufacturing and Operations

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

This position plays a critical role in supporting our manufacturing and operations teams, providing direct support to approximately 200 associates across manufacturing, support, warehouse, and distribution functions. It is a full-time, onsite role based at our Somersworth, NH production facility.

This is a unique and innovative site deep rooted in operation excellence that produces all facets of our hook and loop technology.  Our institutional knowledge of the fastening process spans nearly a century, creating new and innovative ways to purely fasten everything imaginable. We have a unique set of core competencies and know-how in fastening knowledge since the 1950s.  The HR Business Partner is a hands-on tactical role providing guidance and support to managers and employees with the understanding and application of HR tools to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement and ensure legal compliance.#

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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Partner with employees and managers to create a positive, engaging, and productive work environment, supporting daily activities.
* Ensure policies and procedures are well understood and adhered to by all employees.
* Resolve complex employee relations issues in a balanced, fair, and objective manner, using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention and mediation techniques.
* Act as liaison and advocate for employees to management. Foster positive working relationships and employee engagement.
* Collaborate with business leaders, HR team, and staff to create and apply operational best practices that emphasize quality, organizational, effectiveness, employee engagement, and the continued development of an exceptional workplace.
* Partner and consult with managers to drive change initiatives that enhance business performance.
* Work jointly with safety and/or benefits personnel regarding leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, and work restrictions and accommodations to ensure compliance and consideration to company policies, procedures, federal and state laws.
* Apply employee development, organizational development, compensation, diversity and inclusion, and other HR processes in support of business objectives.
* Participates in the implementation of company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion, performance planning, annual trainings, and organizational change).
* Collaborate with centers for excellence (COEs), and Benefits team to implement needed HR solutions in support of business objectives.
* Support identified business challenges by working with the HR management and site management to implement strategies and solutions to best resolve challenges and drive alignment to business goals.
* Help drive organizational talent initiative, focusing on recruiting, retaining, developing, and training staff with specific emphasis on building future leaders and developing talent.
* Participate in, facilitate, and/or manage HR activities and special projects as assigned.
* Stay informed of changes in employment laws and regulations, HR trends, and best practices.
* Research and present recommendations for improvements to HR policies and processes.
* Participate in preparation of data for government reporting and regulatory compliance requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity, Vets-100, Affirmative Action Plans, etc.
* Travel to and support Somersworth NH location as needed.
* Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position.
** Qualifications****:
*** Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of recent HRBP/Generalist experience
* Generalist experience supporting manufacturing and/or operations within their organization.
* Experience working with various HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems, and other HR systems including Workday HCM and Recruiting.
* HR Certification preferred.
* Exceptional Excel, Word, and Outlook Skills
* Demonstrated success as a business partner with direct contribution to achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
* Ability to manage competing demands while being extremely adaptable and flexible;…