Human Resources Business Partner

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner Location : Corporate Headquarters, Wolcott Reporting Relationship: Human Resources Director Position Summary: This position is responsible for aligning company objectives with employees and management. The position formulates partnerships between HR department and operations to deliver value-added service to management. The HRBP will ensure the HR function is in alignment with company strategy, its culture and its competition. This position will primarily be responsible for recruitment, on-boarding and training and development. This is an exempt position under Federal and State Labor Law. Essential Functions: Operations Support employees and management providing daily guidance related to HR policies and procedures. Provides training in the field related to HR implementations, policies and procedures. Recruitment and On-boarding Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings Attend all career fairs Partners with hiring managers to determine open positions. The ability to post and edit job requisitions Ensures constant and timely communication between hiring managers and candidates Holds managers accountable to following the recruitment process and ensuring interviews are being conducted Create internal job posting announcement for current employees looking to develop and advance their career in a different role Draft all recruitment posts for social media on various platforms such as; Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Lead all recruitment efforts to ensure positions are being advertised and there is a strong candidate pipeline Knowledge of pay scales and the ability to recommend pay rates based on experience Communicate and write job offers to candidates Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications Implements and leads new hire orientation and employee recognition programs Processes all new hire paperwork and enters data into ADP system First point of contact for all new hires Conduct new employee check ins and collect feedback on their first 90 days in their role Training & Development Lead all training efforts for managers and employees Develop new training programs that align with company goals and priorities Knowledge of development plans from creating to presenting to the employee The ability to track all training in ADP system Manage training plans for new employees and hold managers accountable to following those plans Identify external training opportunities for employees Employee Relations Address employee relations issues and grievances with the guidance of the HRD. Identify and coordinate performance related training needs for teams and individuals. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience SHRM-CP preferred Bilingual in Spanish preferred Ability to work hours necessary to complete tasks on a daily and weekly basis, including the ability to change schedule on demand. May need to be available throughout the week or after hours as necessary. Work requires an extensive knowledge of business and an excellent command of English language. Must have knowledge and proficient use of a variety of computer software applications in MS Office suite as well as HRIS type program such as ADP. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy and a positive attitude. Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work. Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.