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Balchem Corporation · 1 day ago

Human Resource Business Partner

Faribault, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Balchem Corporation is a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients focused on enhancing health and well-being across various industries. The Human Resource Business Partner will coordinate the needs of the business segment with its employees, assisting in the implementation of personnel policies and programs while providing counsel and support to management on employee relations and development.

Food and BeverageNutrition

Responsibilities

Partners with site leadership to administer personnel policies, practices and programs, and advises and assists them in their interpretation and application

Assists senior management and department heads in organizational and departmental development by advising or by assisting with job structuring, job descriptions, reporting procedures and communications

Recruits, interviews, screens and refers applicants for position; conducts orientation programs for new employees; analyzes turnover and recommends suggestions for improved retention as required

Assists site leadership in human resources utilization by participation in determining and projecting staffing requirements, sources of qualified personnel, training and development requirements

Acts as a consultant regarding training and development programs; arranges or conducts programs

Acts as liaison between employees and management; conducts investigations and recommends corrective action; assists management in the utilization of constructive communication, including administering disciplinary actions

Interacts with all shifts and departments on a regular basis

Maintains a visible presence across all shifts and departments; attends routine team and DDS meetings, ensuring awareness of floor activities and business priorities

Develops, proposes and administers approved wage and salary programs including job analysis; job descriptions; job evaluation and periodic surveys to assure a competitive and equitable compensation program. Recommends changes as needed

Assists Corporate HR with the annual performance review process to ensure reviews are completed timely and accurately; discusses performance with leadership team as a means of identifying future growth potential and supporting the corporate succession planning process

Assists Corporate HR in the execution of corporate employee relations policies and programs designed to keep the corporation union free by analyzing the effects of practices/policies programs; recommends changes to meet goals and objectives

Responsible for assuring that the business segment is in compliance with laws relative to wages and hours, employee relations, employee benefits, employment opportunities and other related employment laws; acts as consultant within the corporation in interpreting the administration of the laws; seeks assistance from Corporate HR Director and legal counsel as appropriate

Maintains a system of employee personnel record keeping, retention, and access by authorized personnel

Responsible for administering the corporate drug program which includes pre-employment screening, random tests and post-accident screening, when applicable

Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site

Performs other related duties

Communicates consistently with the HR Manager and HR leadership regarding progress, delays, and task status; provides weekly updates and proactively raises issues before escalation is required

Demonstrates urgency in executing HR tasks such as onboarding, employee conversions, investigations, and compliance-related items; tracks actions and meets all business-driven deadlines

All special projects must be aligned with business priorities and receive approval from the HR Manager or HR leadership prior to initiation

Expected to model a positive, professional HR presence and approach, fostering trust and engagement across departments

Qualification

Human ResourcesEmployee RelationsOrganizational DevelopmentCommunication SkillsConsultation SkillsRecruitmentCompliance KnowledgeTrainingDevelopmentPresentation Skills

Required

BS degree in Human Resources preferred

Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all level of employees

Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing plant setting and walking the production floor, interacting with all levels of employees

Preferred

Certification is preferred

Company

Balchem Corporation

Founded in 1967, Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets.

Founded in 1967