Regional HR Business Partner (USA)

PURPOSE OF ROLE: 
The purpose of this role is to be a “hands on” partner and consultant with management to align employee policy and practices with business objectives within Ravago Americas’ Supply Chain & Logistics Division. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the values and priorities of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Consults with line management, providing general HR guidance when appropriate.

·       Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.

·       Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.

·       Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

·       Meets regularly with management and employees to ensure business objectives, performance and employee satisfaction are aligned.

·       Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

·       Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

·       Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

·       Partners with legal to assist international employees with related HR matters.

·       Provides guidance and input on business unit start-ups, restructures, and workforce planning.

·       Identifies training needs for business units and individual career coaching needs.

·       Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

·       Drives local community stewardship activities, including participation in charitable organizations.

COMPETENCIES:

·       Above average organizational, oral and written communication skills.

·       Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

·       Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, use of sound judgment, impartiality and evenhandedness as it relates to employee matters.

·       The ability to communicate challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders effectively.

·       Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

·       Demonstrates superior judgment and excels at utilizing information to build business case and enact positive change.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or a related field.

·       5 – 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions, preferred.

·       Professional HR certification is a plus.

·       Experience with cross-functional and multi-functional project team(s) as a member and/or lead.

·       Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including staffing, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

·       Must be proficient using Microsoft Office

·       Experience working in logistics and distribution, manufacturing or warehouse environment a plus

·       Bilingual is a plus ( English and Spanish)

·       Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time

·       Experience working in a multiple location environment is a plus