ORG EXC BUSINESS PARTNER

YKK AP America Inc.•Dublin, GA

About The Position

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.Summary: The Human Resource Business Partner will provide guidance and consultation to business leaders to address human capital challenges and opportunities per their assigned business unit(s). Develop and execute the business area people plan that will require a balance between understanding business strategy and HR services. Demonstrate responsiveness to client needs and agility to balance both strategic and operational execution. The HRBP will play a key role ensuring that HR-related projects and activities are designed, implemented, and managed to meet client expectations and business needs.

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resource Generalist experience supporting team members within a manufacturing environment, required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, required
Demonstrated diverse and progressive HR experience and responsibility required
Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
Self-directed individual with the ability to manage work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple competing projects
Knowledge and experience working with HRIS and ATS systems like SAP, Workday, ADP, UKG, PeopleSoft
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and GSuite
Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and strong consultative, analytical, and organizational skills to influence outcomes, resolve complex problems, and identify systemic issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, PHR or similar HR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert and primary HR contact regarding human resources programs, initiatives, and metrics.
Functions as HRIS system Business Intelligence (BI) and HR reporting expert.
Provides excellent service by accurately responding to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality team member support
Executes programs and projects as assigned.
Ensure compliance with all pertinent HR related laws and regulations; including guidance and interpretation related to corporate policy.
Other duties, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
May oversee the administration of r HR programs such as unemployment cost control, medical leaves, and accommodations for their assigned business unit(s).
Work with various HR teams to design effective programs, processes, and policies.
Perform day-to-day HR administrative tasks ensuring compliance and accuracy
Support the broader HR team in project related and ongoing administrative tasks
Works alongside hiring managers to define talent needs and clarify position requirements.
Performs recruitment activities: interviews, and evaluates candidates for exempt, non-exempt and hourly production positions, as well as student and temporary employees.
Performs outreach recruitment and networking to community sources as needed.
Coordinates activities and tasks to ensure successful onboarding of new hires and transferred employees.
Drives the awareness and administration of employee health, welfare and retirement plans including but not limited to 401(k) Retirement Plan, Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Leave of Absence, Flexible Spending (Section 125), COBRA, EAP and various wellness initiatives.
Supports benefits annual open enrollment period(s). Arranges for distribution of materials from carriers, assists with communicating changes to employees.
Acts as liaison between employees and insurance providers to escalate and resolve benefit related issues, advocate for employees as needed.
Collaborates with company leadership and serves as a strategic partner on performance management, employee relations, organizational development, policy interpretation, and adherence to employment law and all regulatory requirements as it applies.
Executes employee investigations as delegated by leadership, ensuring thoroughness, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational standards.
Support the coordination of special employee engagement activities
Finds ways to improve work relationships, employee morale, employee engagement and retention.
Performance improvement driver and influencer of positive change in employee management to include employee recognition, incentives, counseling & disciplinary process.
Provide guidance, coaching, and resolution to employee relation matters, i.e. discipline, grievances, absenteeism, motivation, conflict
Supports new-hire orientation, benefits enrollment and onboarding activities as needed.
Identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
Facilitates talent management process for assigned area(s).
Participates in evaluation and monitoring success of development programs.
Oversees implementation of Career Development Plans and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) as needed.
Supports ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting of training activity by employee.
Collaborate with the Quality Department to maintain and update the Training Matrix, ensuring accuracy and compliance with training requirements. Champions employee development by ensuring timely completion of all training initiatives within assigned departments.