Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Lincoln, NE
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
This organization operates across three major segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, and Specialty Products. With over 1,400 employees globally, the company is dedicated to fostering innovation and achieving leadership in its markets.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The HR Business Partner supports the alignment of business needs with employee objectives by collaborating with senior HR leadership to develop, implement, and manage policies and programs that attract and retain top talent. This role also provides strategic counsel and guidance to departments and leadership, ensuring personnel and employee relations responsibilities are executed effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with site leadership to interpret, apply, and administer personnel policies and procedures.
Support organizational and departmental development by advising on job structuring, descriptions, reporting protocols, and internal communication.
Manage the recruitment process, including interviewing, screening, and referring applicants; conduct onboarding programs; and analyze employee turnover to recommend retention strategies.
Assist leadership in workforce planning, including staffing projections, identifying qualified candidates, and assessing training and development needs.
Act as a consultant for training initiatives, coordinating and facilitating programs as needed.
Serve as a liaison between employees and management, conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and guiding leadership on disciplinary measures.
Regularly engage with all shifts and departments to maintain a pulse on workforce dynamics.
Administer and propose adjustments to compensation programs, including conducting job analyses, updating job descriptions, and ensuring equitable and competitive pay structures.
Collaborate with corporate HR to oversee the performance review process, ensuring timely and accurate completion while supporting succession planning initiatives.
Enforce compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations, advising leadership on legal and corporate policies, and consulting with legal counsel when necessary.
Maintain an accurate system for employee records, ensuring proper retention and access protocols.
Oversee the workplace drug testing program, including pre-employment screenings, random testing, and post-incident assessments.
Promote and enforce safety protocols, including personal protective equipment and safeguarding measures, while fostering a culture of safety across the site.
Perform other related duties as needed to support HR and business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (preferred).
HR certification (preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including engaging with employees on the production floor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily office-based with occasional need to walk production areas.
Operates standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and calculators.
May require extended periods of sitting with occasional movement around the workplace.
The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and harassment-free workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all employees.
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