Human Resources Business Partner (Carol Stream)

Scope

This position will support a single large distribution facility.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures the effective delivery of HR transactions for the assigned associates and leadership teams through the HR Services Center. Interacts with HR specialists as required.
• Delivers Field HR services to assigned location associates and leadership teams, including new hire orientation, performance management, associate relations, communication planning, coaching, and facilitation.
• Develops effective relationships with business partners and supports their needs consistent with overall Company and functional objectives. Coaches and counsels Operational Leaders on tactical and sensitive associate relations issues. Assists in the coaching and development of local leadership.
• Promotes solid employee relations using Associate Relations Plans and effective Total Communication Plans. Proactively identifies issues and concerns and creates / implements corrective plans of action.
• Understands employee population and how HR can provide value-added services. Ensures the effective implementation of HR plans, projects, and programs to positively impact the results of their assigned locations.
• Supports HR functional excellence, both locally and across organizational boundaries. Supports the performance of the facility via training, coaching, and development.
• Acts as liaison between Field and Corporate HR leadership and the facility.
• Coordinates and conducts effective training programs as directed. Identifies training and development needs of associates supported.
• Participates as a key member of the Local Business Team as assigned. Supports and promotes the Company's Diversity initiatives at assigned facilities and ensures compliance.
• Provides facility-level support regarding the Company's compensation and benefits practices. Ensures internal equity and that compensation practices are market competitive.
• Supports facility Safety initiatives.
• Understands the local business and how HR can provide value-added services.
• Responds to all grievances in writing, negotiates settlements and acts as a representative at all arbitrations.
• Participates in a collective bargaining process and interprets and applies contracts and agreements.
• Coaches and collaborates with management and union leadership to resolve business challenges by facilitating conflict resolution during the grievance process.
• Understands and demonstrates Essendants Core Values and Guiding Actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge Required

Education and Experience

Pay Range : $75,000-$90,000

Benefits :

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.