Human Resources Business Partner

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The HR Manager is responsible for design, plan and implements human resources programs and policies for benefits, compensation, staffing, employee relations and training. This role is responsible for developing talent strategies to increase workforce diversity and ensure talent pipeline for the future. Manages the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department.

Key Deliverables

• Partner with business leadership to execute business objectives through people. The HR Manager will use people strategies such as talent acquisition, development, management, and total rewards to attract and retain talent. This role develops and maintains partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees.
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its strategy, its culture and its competition.
• Support business leaders and employees with talent development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Evaluate human resources processes and strategies to identify improvements to be made.
• Recruit and interview potential applicants on experience, skills, and education.
• Consult legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.

Key Activities and Initiatives (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Responsible for developing relationships with individuals, employee groups and leaders of the business to communicate company policies/programs/procedures while providing leadership around organizational change, process consultation and organizational development.
• Ensures Human Resources Strategies including coaching/counseling employees and management, sourcing and selection, performance management programs, organizational effectiveness, compensation and providing Human Resources leadership.
• Oversees the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• The HR Manager performs project lead for corporate projects, managing timelines, and working with cross-divisional teams and develops strategic that create a safety conscious.
• Manages projects that are assigned (e.g. HR process improvements, training and development, compensation reviews, merit recommendations, turnover analysis, etc.). Presents key findings and results from projects to stakeholders. Promotes teamwork and information sharing across departments. Assists with facilitating team meetings and training programs. Drives implementation of key HR initiatives.
• Enforces management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures
• Evaluates trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and resolving employee issues; counseling employees and supervisors that drives high performance.
• Organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding and training programs.
• Produces monthly headcount report and tracks departmental employment levels.
• Initiates and/or tracks and maintains any changes in associate status such as promotions, salary increases, transfers, terminations, changes of address, etc.
• Always follows company policies and procedures.
• Always follows proper safety rules and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the human resource management field required.
• Ability to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must display a strong commitment to company core values.
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, ERP, and HRIS Windows, and Excel required.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees.
• Ability to travel 15-30%