HR Business Partner Job at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City

Duvel Moortgat is internationally recognized as a leader in the high-end beer segment and is the fourth largest craft brewery by volume in the United States. The Duvel Moortgat family includes Duvel USA, Boulevard Brewing Company, and Brewery Ommegang. Our beers and cocktails are built by our people, who are bound together by a devotion to our products and customers. We offer a competitive salary, employee bonus, medical/dental, 401k, educational assistance, parental leave, and other wonderful employee perks and benefits!

SUMMARY

Human Resources Business Partner collaborates with business leaders to implement HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees, contributing to overall organizational success. This position also serves as a strategic advisor, providing expert guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers exceptional HR support to managers and employees, ensuring a positive and productive work environment
• Maintains a deep understanding of company policies, procedures, and legal regulations and effectively communicates to management and team members
• Ensures compliance with all internal policies, and external applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Conducts thorough investigations and resolves complex employee relations issues
• Collaborates with legal counsel to address complex legal issues and mitigate risks
• Leads proactive recruitment efforts, particularly for hard-to-fill positions
• Assists in the development and may facilitate the new hire onboarding and orientation program as a backup
• Ensures compliance with EEO regulations and diversity initiatives
• Develops and implements performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching
• Coordinates and delivers various training programs, such as new hire orientation, compliance training, and professional development workshops
• Oversees exit interviews and analyzes turnover data
• Conducts regular audits of HR records and processes to identify and correct errors
• Reviews and approves personnel forms, including new hire paperwork, payroll, benefits, and termination documentation
• Stays current and ensures compliance with various employment laws and regulations, such as FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FFCRA, DOT, and Workers' Compensation
• Develops and implements standardized interview guidelines and selection criteria
• Trains hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and bias mitigation strategies
• Monitors interview data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Supports compensation program development and pay equity analysis
• Assists with various payroll tasks, such as data entry, calculations, and report generation and supports the payroll team during peak periods or in the absence of other team members
• Generates reports and analyzes HR metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making
• Inputs employee data into HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Runs reports to track key HR metrics, such as turnover, absenteeism, and performance
• Analyzes HR data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
• Provides guidance and support to other HR team members
• Assists with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the VP of HR
• Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a generalist HR role
• Proven experience in resolving complex employee relations issues
• Previous experience working in HRIS systems and payroll preferred
• Effective analytical, problem-solving skills; Great decision-making ability
• Proven success with prioritizing projects/tasks
• Ability and willingness to proactively see duties and tasks through to completion
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in busy, fast-paced environment
• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Available to travel over the course of the year (<10%)
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is preferred

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

| | Requirements | Frequency | | Requirements | Frequency
| Standing | 15% | Typing | 65%
| Walking | 15% | Lifting Lifting: Over 40 lbs | Rarely Rarely
| Sitting | 70% | Carrying | Rarely
| Speaking | 50% | Pushing: Up to 20 lbs | Rarely
| Hearing | 50% | Pulling: Up to 20 lbs | Rarely
| Vision Acuity/Reading | 60%