Human Resources Business Partner

Talascend is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for a direct hire opportunity with our client near Mobile, AL/=.

Overview

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic business partner to assigned business units, proactively offering timely and effective solutions to complex needs and issues while promoting positive employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supports, facilitates, and interfaces between employees and management at all levels in conflict resolution, addressing issues and concerns, and being a strong communication and engagement advocate.
• Creates and maintains a work culture that promotes transparency and employee engagement at all levels within the organization.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management to solve complex employee relations issues.
• Streamlines, standardizes, and continuously improves HR policies, practices, and processes, and develops the HR organization to be more effective in managing human capital.
• Assists employees with general questions and issues in the areas of recruitment, benefits, payroll, and training.
• Develops, executes, and continuously improves HR policies and procedures in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Demonstrates the company values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability.
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the quality commitment.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or related field, or a combination of post-secondary education and related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Business Partnering or equivalent industrial HR Generalist experience.

Requirements

• Experience as a Human Resources professional in a plant environment, interacting directly with manufacturing floor employees.
• Experience translating knowledge of FMLA, NLRB, FLSA, ADA, etc., into effective decisions when dealing with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with HR Case Management & ER reporting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• HRCI or SHRM-designation is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify trends and patterns in HR data to support strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience in managing HR projects from initiation to completion.
• Ability to interpret HR metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Shift

Onsite role with potential for 1 work from home day per week.