Human Resources Business Partner

Description

• Acts as a primary contact for employees, leaders and management on human resources related programs/process roll-out, and questions to include the areas organization development, policies and benefits. Partners with the functional experts when needed. 
• Works closely with management to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Creates a smooth process for recruiting, evaluating, interviewing and hiring skilled talent.
• Prepares recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/newspapers/colleges etc.
• Represents Rainbow Energy Center at outside job fairs and other recruitment opportunities.
• Collaborates with local high schools to foster interest in partnering with Rainbow Energy Center. 
• Communicates with external applicants regarding position details, including working conditions, benefits and duties.
• Generates official internal documents such as offer letters, employee handbooks, and benefit enrollment communications.
• Facilitates HR specific training for new employees, ensuring they are well-informed about company policies, procedures, and culture while guiding them through the benefits enrollment process. 
• Maintains accurate employee records within the HR databases.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders including leaders, managers, executives and the payroll department regarding on-going employee issues or changes in employment statuses.
• Works closely with management for evaluation and resolution of complicated employee relation issues. Conducts investigations of complaints and concerns that could result in legal ramifications or organization exposure; assess the severity, involve appropriate individuals and facilitate appropriate action based on established practice and relevant laws. 
• Acts as a resource for Leaders, Managers, and Director of Plant Operations to develop the workforce and succession plan objectives.
• Participates in professional organizations, continuous learning efforts, conferences and meetings to remain current on trends and changes in talent management and the human resources field. 
• Networks and builds relationships both internal and external and uses connections to bring back best practices. 
• Provides performance guidance to leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.) on issues affecting morale, performance, personal and professional development, and overall employee satisfaction. 
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development needs across the organization. Implement and/or recommend programs to foster employee growth and improve organizational performance. 
• Assists with administering the 401(k) plan, including employee enrollment and coordinating with the retirement plan service provider and provides ongoing employee education. 
• Maintains HR Compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversees the day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans, including health plans and leave of absence.
• Provides information about benefits to employees, retirees, and other interested parties.
• Advises and counsels employees on available benefits and helps them understand their benefit programs.
• Oversees the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), and military leaves of absence. 
• Facilitates the interactive process under ADA including providing consultation to leaders, business partners and employees on disability related and reasonable accommodation matters. 
• Works with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance. 
• Provides back-up assistance to payroll, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Minimum education requirements include a four-year degree resulting in a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business or a related field and 5+ years related work experience within the human resources field. Master’s degree in an HR or related degree program and/or HR certification preferred. Demonstrated maturity in deliverables is a must. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to requests and use independent judgement to take appropriate action and/or provide appropriate information.
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to take direction, prioritize tasks and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates quantitative, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and in a manner that is understandable to managers and employees, and to answer questions.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information. 
• Knowledge of the electric industry and REC operations and business objectives to act as a strategic partner and knowledgeable resource to business groups. 
• Skills in communication, both verbal and written to effectively communicate HR programs, provide training, resolve employee relations issues, as well as work with business groups on their strategic objectives. 
• Skills in developing and delivering effective presentations. 
• Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others while following REC safety rules, certifications, and procedures. 
• Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws, human resources theory, and legal requirements to act as a subject matter expert to core groups.
• Strong MS Office Suite Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize time/workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.