Human Resources Business Partner – Pennsylvania

Our Fortune 200 client is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner for a 24/7 Dairy Plant near Harrisburg, PA.  This role is responsible for implementing business strategy and driving change through engagement with plant leaders and production employees.  Position reports to an off-site HR Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively recommend ideas and solutions to effectively address the needs of the organization.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to develop and execute recruiting strategies for salary 
  positions, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and AAP goals. 
• Effectively teach, coach, and influence others to motivate and gain appropriate buy-in to drive results.
• Foster a positive employee environment through effective communication throughout the 
  plant.
• Coach leaders on employee engagement and problem-solving techniques. 
• Educate leaders to ensure consistent application of policies while promoting positive employee relations.
• Conduct investigations and make corrective action recommendations, with appropriate level of management intervention.
• Address employee concerns by partnering with Employee Relations on investigations and 
  resolutions. 
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and 
  Corporate Legal Counsel. 

Required Experience + Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field along with 3+ years of HR Generalist/Business Partner experience.  Plant operational experience is also highly desirable.  Candidates with an associate’s degree with 5 years of related experience may be considered.
• Manufacturing HR experience required.
• Experience with engaging employees at all levels in a facility through the execution of 
  production floor walks. 
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Labor Laws.

Competencies-Skills:

• Inspire trust and respect, bring people together, and get the most important things done.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and drive change in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with Management by Walking Around.
• Communicates and administers HR related policies/procedures fairly and consistently.
• Handles all HR matters confidentially and with great tact and professionalism.
• Handles multiple demands and balances competing priorities, with a sense of urgency.

• Human Resources certification (PHR, SPHR).
• Project management experience in HR