HR Business Partner

Job Description :

We are seeking a HR Business Partner for a very important client.The job helps to translate business needs into HR requirements and activity to drive and implement value-adding HR initiatives in order to build capability and increase organizational effectiveness and business performance within the Site.

As the HR Business Partner for Fremont, you will be responsible for leading the people related agenda, working closely with the General Manager and function managers to build their people capability, plan and manage talent and develop approaches that achieve shared Group objectives You will be a team member of the Global HR function and responsible for ensuring relevant Group HR policies and Ways of Working are adopted and maintained at Site level.

General Responsibilities and Ways of Working include : Understand the people implications of the Site business plans and translate into pragmatic option / solutions Participate in leadership meetings as required.

Design workforce plans with the Site leadership team Report on a suite of HR KPI’s and reports to meet business needs as agreed with the General Manager and Head of Global HR Develop and operate companies ways of working to enable the identification and hiring (from within or outside the company), motivated and capable people to fill key positions and ensure on-boarding and induction programs are applied consistently across the Site, adopting consistent principles with the rest of the Global Sites.

Manage the recruitment process up to the Site management team Support training & development programs (eg identifying external resource options as required) in line with Site and Group business plans.

Administer the Company’s performance management programs for the Fremont populations. Deploy the talent pipeline, career and succession planning process in partnership with Site leadership to provide the capability needed to grow the business Deploy the company’s employee engagement and retention programs and measures as required ( ie employee survey, employee recognition schemes) Deploy change management processes in agreement with leaders to ensure consistency and excellent execution.

Manage employee relations matters to conclusion as required, for example, investigations and hearings. Provide robust, pragmatic and solid HR advice notably employment law -and coaching to Site leadership colleagues Support the development of US compensation & benefits eg 401K plans, healthcare plans (renewal planning) and interface with third party providers to ensure service is provided to the required standard eg Gallagher, ADP, Principal Undertake HR function projects or support business improvement programs as required as part of the Global HR team.

Site HR responsibilities include : Preparation & administration for recruitment e.g. advertising, resume screening, recruitment requisitions, job offer packets, background checks Undertake on-boarding, orientation / induction of new hires in line with prescribed procedures Generate and maintain employee files and records ( manual and automated eg in ADP) End to end processing of Fremont payroll (hands-on preparation) liaising with internal Shared Services organization and third party Payroll service and administer data to process, produce reports and file.

Preparation of various payroll related reports for management. Create and run reports using the company HR systems (e.g ADP, ACTUS, AAP reporting) Administer the Site healthcare plan open enrollment process.

Undertake predefined administration associated with the companies Health & Wellness Program, company BAC program Assisting, advising the Site management team on the deployment of prescribed HR processes, policy and procedures including annual employee surveys Support administration of prescribed annual HR processes (including appraisals, salary review and bonuses) in accordance with predefined authority levels.

Liaise with the companies Head of Global HR where required about any issues regarding employees / employment strategy and policy.

Coordination & monitoring of Time & Attendance, absence & holiday processes for Site employees ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and Company policies.

Ensure HR policy documents (for example, Site handbook) are up to date & compliant with California employment legislation and the companies policies in consultation with Site management.

Deal with routine HR inquiries and employee behavioral issues where necessary Maintain training records as applicable.

Requirement :

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications : Experience Proven experience working at HRBP level within a manufacturing environment Some experience of working within a matrix organizational would be desirable (but not essential).

Proven experience and knowledge of California employment law. Demonstrable experience / potential of delivering on all responsibilities as defined above with special bias on : Recruitment within a manufacturing and / or engineering sectors Change management and employee communications in a business growth environment.

Numerate cost-management experience Hands on, solid administrative skills and experience of working with HRIS and data provision to payroll.

Demonstrative ability to influence others at all levels Qualifications Bachelors Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience SHRM diploma Candidate Requirements : -Must be willing to learn-Must have extensive payroll experience -Must be familiar with employment laws-Manufacturing background is a major plus-Average 5-10 years of relevant work experience