Human Resources Business Partner I – Sweetwater
The Human Resources Business Partner I is a training assignment responsible for assisting the Regional Human Resources Business Partner and local management with the employee needs within an assigned plant.
Job Description:
This position will assist with the plant’s talent acquisition strategy, employee relations needs, benefits administration, and employee engagement & development. This is an entry-level training assignment designed to provide generalist human resources exposure for positions of greater responsibility. The HR Business Partner may be asked to participate in assisting other locations for training or on an as-needed basis. The position is designated for training and will require relocation when training is completed, and a Regional Human Resources Business Partner position becomes available. This position will be based out of the Sweetwater, TX plant.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- TALENT ACQUISITION: Provide input into hourly and salaried job descriptions, work with HR Service Center (HRSC) personnel and Talent Management to assist with sourcing strategies for all hires, assist with college recruiting activities as needed/requested, participate in interviews, support the Regional Human Resources Business Partner (RHRBP) to develop offers for salaried positions, conduct onboarding activities for new hires.
- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING: Attend HR meetings/training as requested, deliver training as needed, attend diversity training and coordinate execution of diversity initiatives locally as needed, attend Directions (Supervisory Leadership) training and provide support for Mini-Directions and coaching of supervision.
- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Participate in employee communication sessions as available, refer employees to self-service resources, assist the RHRBP to meet with employees for retirement, benefit administration, and other life events, prepare reporting information for the HR Service Center and Corporate Centers of Expertise (COEs) as needed, assist with the Complaint Process including Peer Reviews, participate in monthly facility inspections, attend staff meetings as needed, assist with performance and disciplinary plans, conduct onsite supervisory training, assist with investigations into significant allegations of employee misconduct, support model safety programs as requested, assist with injury management, participate as an active member of the Safety Investigation committee, assist with Kronos attendance management, publish monthly metrics, coordinate community activities, and assist with plant celebrations.
- BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION: Assist in directing employees to the HR Service Center or appropriate third party for completion of documentation such as retirement, develop working knowledge of all company benefits, assist with completion of unemployment claim information, assist with leave of absence issues as necessary.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- COMMUNICATES WITH IMPACT: Able to communicate at all levels of the organization, strong listening skills, capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.
- ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple, competing priorities, strong time management skills.
- ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS: Able to develop relationships on multiple levels and across the company, able to influence others with or without a reporting relationship.
- INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Relates well to a variety of people.
- STRATEGIC THINKING: Capability to develop proficient strategic thinking skills, good analytical skills.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required in human resources, liberal arts, or a business field, 2-5 years of previous HR experience in a manufacturing environment, highly preferred.
- Certification Requirements: Interest in attaining the PHR certification preferred (At a mutually agreed upon time).
Required Skills:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills, including time management.
- Strong listening skills.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.
- Ability to develop coaching skills with employees and managers.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Preferred Skills:
- Good analytical skills.
- Level of comfort with social media outlets (i.e., web conferencing).
General Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
- Must be willing to travel within a region once promoted to a Regional HR Business Partner to support several plant locations.
Plant Policies: Work with HR Business Partners to review, develop, and implement Plant Policies in accordance with Texas State Laws.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency, and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
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