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Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Knorr-Bremse
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Human Resources Business Partner
LOCATION: Springfield / Missouri (US-MO), United States " BRAND: New York Air Brake " REQUISITION ID: 3715 " JOB GRADE: 16

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse -the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehiclesNew York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico-reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Introduction
Snyder, a New York Air Brake subsidiary, is opening a new location in Springfield, MO and is looking to hire a Human Resources Generalist (or Human Resources Business Partner.) This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for that next step in their HR career.This position will partner directly with site leadership and provide HR guidance/leadership to the team.

Position Title
Human Resources Generalist or (HRBP - Site Operations)

Reports to
Human Resources Manager, Operations

Summary/Objective
The Human Resources Generalist (or HRBP) will coordinate and administer HR programs at the facility. This individual will be responsible for employee relations, engagement initiatives, and assist in retention strategies for the site.

  • Essential Functions
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Responds to questions by managers and employees to ensure accurate interpretation and fair application of company policies and procedures.
  • Address questions on benefit programs, payroll, and paid time off.
  • Administer company training, new hire onboarding, and orientation.
  • Benefit Administration:Assist new employees with enrollment, facilitate open enrollment information sessions, and assist employees with the annual open enrollment system. Answer benefits related questions as needed.
  • General knowledge of leave of absence management to include FMLA, ADA, disability, and workers compensation. Provide information connecting them the leave administrator, The Hartford.
  • Facilitates and participates in employee corrective action meetings to effectively resolve concerns/issues. Conducts incident investigations. Documents issues and prepares warning tickets if applicable.
  • Implements personnel policies and procedures.
  • Partners with managers and supervisors to complete production employee's performance management and assist with the review cycle as needed.
  • Assist with Wellness program enrollment, communication, and inquiries
  • Lead the site events committee; to include recruiting employees to participate on the committee, scheduling and facilitating regular meetings and driving employee engagement in events. Coordinate site events and activities while promoting volunteerism initiatives.
  • Maintain communication outlets throughout the site
  • Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable
  • Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
  • Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
  • Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree. Skills and Competencies
    Technical Capacity
    • Knowledge of HR principles, techniques, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to human resources
    • Knowledge of HRIS and Benefits Administration systems
    • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation, and presentation skills
    • Must be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
    • Must be able to analyze data and problem solve
    • Ability to conduct thorough incident investigations
    • Teamwork and influencing skills
    • Analytical thinking
    • Managing, Improving Processes
    • Communication skills Work Environment
      The employee will be required to perform duties on a computer terminal. The employee may be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc.

      Physical Demands
      The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an office work environment position.
      • Required Education and Experience
        Minimum Associates Degree (HR, Industrial Relations, Business or Applicable Field), plus 4 years of HR experience
      • Bachelor's Degree (HR, Industrial Relations, Business or Applicable Field), plus 2 years of HR experience preferred.
      • PHR Certification is preferred Additional Eligibility Qualifications
        All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
        This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
        This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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        WHAT WE OFFER
        From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We've got the right stuff, do you? Let's find out together.

        ARE YOU INTERESTED?
        Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

        New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

        Nearest Major Market: Springfield

Keywords: Knorr-Bremse, Springfield , Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources , Springfield, Missouri

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