Human Resources Business Partner

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

Ingram Barge Company, the leading carrier on America’s inland waterways, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Nashville, TN. We need someone who is organized and has strong communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people within all levels of the organization. You will be maintaining strong, collaborative business relationships across the organization and serve as the main point of contact for people leaders and associates in their assigned client group. Additionally, you will serve as a consultant on human resources-related issues, including investigations, performance management, coaching, development, team design and may contribute to people strategy. 

What you will be doing:

• Providing coaching and guidance to leaders and associates regarding employment issues, including but not limited to policy and procedure interpretation/application, performance management, corrective action, internal investigations and separations to ensure understanding of where the people risk, and opportunities lie within decision-making
• Ensuring management decisions adhere to company policies, federal, state, and local laws, governmental rules, and regulations.
• Conducting regular meetings with leaders and associates providing guidance to proactively monitor effectiveness of HR policy and programs, identify issues, address concerns, and provide solutions, elevating when necessary
• Investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding associate relations issues, organization design challenges, engagement, and retention
• Partnering with HR Director/Manager to review employee engagement data to identify trends and recommend creative solutions for areas of opportunity
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partnering with legal department as needed/required
• Providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Counseling and providing guidance to associates on general questions regarding company benefits and HR related programs such as wellness, leaves of absence and medical benefits, elevating when needed
• Facilitating discussions and training classes for people leaders and individual contributors regarding change management initiatives and requirements
• Partnering with Talent Management team to assist in the development and facilitation of training and development initiatives identified by leadership to support business unit needs and company goals.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition team to provide guidance and support regarding talent acquisition decisions, including but not limited to assisting with candidate interviews, providing support and guidance to hiring managers on selection of internal and external candidates, and informing TA team of upcoming recruitment needs
• Partnering with HR team to review and make recommendations on compensation and processes
• Participating on cross-functional teams to ensure positive organizational change
• Conducting new associate orientation to present HR related policies and practices
• Providing responses to unemployment requests for data and participate in unemployment hearings
• Special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of HRBP experience required
• SPHR or PHR preferred
• Knowledge and role modeling of Ingram Way behavior
• Working knowledge of maritime law and multiple HR disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, associate relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of assigned business unit
• Excellent organizational skills as they relate to investigations and documentation
• Exceptional conflict management skills and commitment to confidentiality in all aspects of HR functions
• Effective training and facilitation skills for large and small groups
• Strategic, analytical, detailed, energetic, and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) and custom programs such as PeopleSoft, Crew Solutions, etc.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
• Casual office attire

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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