Human Resources Business Partner - Location: Lincoln, NE - Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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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HR Generalist - Tokyo, Japan - ¥4,500,000 - ¥6,000,000

HR Generalist – Tokyo, Japan
¥4,500,000 - ¥6,000,000

About the role:

Our client is looking to hire a People Generalist to work at our Japan Office and support the JAPAC region.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable being in a multifaceted role with the mindset that no job is too big or too small. This is a multi-faceted role where the candidate will be responsible for managing HR and office administration responsibilities. You will report directly to the People Partner Manager, JAPAC for all HR responsibilities and our Japan Country Manager for office administration responsibilities.

Communication is of paramount importance with this role with a high level of comfort partnering with multiple teams such as Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, Talent Development, HR Ops and Facilities across multiple time zones.

Job Responsibilities:

HR responsibilities: 50% of the time or as needed

·         Manage employee on-boarding and off-boarding activities. This includes, but is not limited to, pre-onboarding processes in the company systems, conducting new employee onboarding sessions, managing company laptops, office entrance cards, Social Insurance related matters etc.

·         Maintain employee files and facilitate compliance activities, policies and procedures and filings

·         Manage in partnership with Finance the Timesheet, OT & commuting expense submission process for Japan

·         Lead initiatives and create opportunities in Japan to help foster a collaborative and "fun" performance based culture

·         Play a key role in the development and implementation of engagement, belonging and inclusion initiatives for employees across JAPAC

·         Consult with JAPAC HRBP to develop solutions, programs, policies, and training, when appropriate

·         Point of contact for regional benefit questions

·         Liaise with Total Reward to arrange our employee medical checks

·         Work along with the People Partner manager,JAPAC to act as as our local Japan Vendor liaison for any day-to-day comp and benefit related matters

·         Support with recruiting as and when needed.

·         Work closely with the broader HRBP team on any special projects or initiatives including but not limited to employee engagement and HR operations.

Office administration 50% of the time or as needed

·         Oversee day-to-day office operations and procedures in the Tokyo Office including but not limited to - receiving visitors, answering phone calls, managing inventory for office supplies, IT assets, office upkeep.

·         File contracts.

·         Maintain and obtain official documents.

·         Request and stamp company seal for certain documents if necessary. Affix the company seal when receiving the seal application raised by employees, with close supervision under the Country Manager.

·         Process invoices for the Japan office in our Coupa system

·         Partner with a variety of team members to execute onsite and virtual initiatives and events,including budgeting and vendor selection, coordination, and management

·         Provide coordination support for meetings, including catering and IT assistance

·         Work with the Global Facilities team to ensure the office is equipped appropriately and running smooth operationally.

·         Interact with the cleaning person and plant coordinators when they come into the office.

·         Partner with our facilities team on any office maintenance and any office move requirements

·         Assist the team with English translation

·         Support the Country Manager with organization of business meetings, including QBRs and All Hands across different time zones.

Qualifications/Experience

·         2+ years’ relevant human resources experience is required with some knowledge of recruiting or recruiting coordination

·         Proven experience in general office administrator.

·         Familiarity with Japan Country laws which govern policies and practices of hiring, compensation, benefits and employment is a plus

·         Ability to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels of management including Executives and Senior Management

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are a must

·         Curious in nature, willing to ask questions and seek guidance when an answer is not known

·         Highly organized, flexible, proactive and resourceful.

·         Ability to multitask considering priorities.

·         Must be able to work collaboratively across multiple departments locally and regionally across JAPAC

·         Maintains staff confidentiality.

·         Background working in a scrappy startup environment is a plus 

·         Proficiency in GSuite (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and Microsoft Excel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

·         Special Conditions

100% work from office role. Work timing: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Must speak fluent Japanese and business level English.