Human Resources Business Partner
About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Human Resources Business Partner position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Organizational Effectiveness Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner is a key member of the Human Resources team. The person in this role is responsible for providing a range of services to leaders focusing on strategic HR, talent, performance management and business partnerships. Performs as a trusted collaborator and advisor to management, supervisors and associates in areas of change management, organization effectiveness, work environment, culture and leadership. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who is self-directed, a strong collaborator, critical problem solver, and who enjoys owning a wide breadth of responsibilities.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Building relationships and coordinate effectively among a wide range of stakeholders and collaborators working across locations, departments, and staff levels to partner and influence
- Coordinate with the centers of expertise teams on the onboarding and offboarding processes so that the transitions are made as seamless as possible for the associates and organization
- Assist with the Performance Management Process
- Provide coaching and guidance to leadership and associates regarding employment issues, including but not limited to policy and procedure interpretation/application, performance management, corrective action, internal investigations and separations; Partners with corporate HR centers of expertise to develop and deliver comprehensive solutions to internal customers
- Consult with Organizational Effectiveness Manager regarding situations that may warrant disciplinary action, probation, suspension or discharge
- Act proactively and solving problems in a customer-centric way handling, analyzing, interpreting and communicating effectively and responsibly to drive business outcomes
- Work closely with centers of expertise to facilitate the talent review process to identify and develop talent throughout the organization
- Support the talent acquisition organization in supporting talent attraction and internal movement within the organization
- Proactively monitors talent management processes and practices to identify areas for improvement and uses findings to recommend improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of processes & systems; Plans and executes assigned cross-functional projects in consultation with centers of expertise-including data analysis and interpretation
- Review unemployment claims, ensures timely responses and participates in hearings
- Works closely with centers of expertise to implement annual engagement survey; analyzes and reviews findings with leaders, facilitates action planning and follows up to ensure positive organizational changes
- Document associate inquiries, issues, and transactions as appropriate in order to identify trends and recommend solutions to intervene on systemic issues and mitigate their impact
- Develop presentations, recommendations and action plans based on facts and best practices
- Lead new associate orientation to ensure proper completion of new hire paperwork, and deliver timely information
- Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess:
- Service Excellence
- Accountability and responsibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managerial Courage
- Results, Action Oriented
- Planning and organizing
- Strategic Ability
- Inspiring and Motivating Others
- Reading and writing for Comprehension
What you'll need:
- Work Experience: 3 years' of progressive experience in human resources
- Education; Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office--Intermediate to Advanced PowerPoint; ability to gather and analyze data and usage/engagement metrics to help drive strategic decisions; business and HR acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
- Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
- Communication Skills: Ability to communication well with all levels of the organization; excellent negotiating skills; excellent presentation skills to influence all levels of the organization effectively, strong interpersonal and customer service skills; high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information; and ability to influence senior stakeholders on strategy and execution using data and anecdotes; experience leading change by leveraging strong project management skills
- Leadership: Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills; strong diagnostic skills and conceptual abilities
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 disability to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to see, talk and hear
- Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
- Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
- Travel: Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time
- Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
- Work Experience: 5 years' progressive experience in human resources for a large, complex organization
- Certifications: Certified HR Professional (e.g., PHR, SPHR, or related)
- Computer Skills: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
|
