Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers
Human Resources Business Partner
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Summary
The Company is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team for our corporate employee group.
This is a hybrid office role based in Herndon, VA.
The corporate group is comprised of the following teams: Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Administration, Milk Marketing, Human Resources, Consumer Products Sales, Sustainability and External Relations, Communications and Marketing.
As a Human Resources Business Partner this individual is responsible for a broad range of activities to support the wider organization. This is a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, which requires an individual who can maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while meeting the needs of employees and managers. As a business partner, this individual will work with the Human Resources Director to provide full HR lifecycle support to non-union managers and employees.
This position's primary functions are maintaining positive employee relations, managing performance, interpreting policy, managing internal investigations, administering, and advising on compensation decisions and ensuring compliance with Company values, HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a strategic HR Business Partner.Join in creating and implementing innovative HR solutions, best practices, and process improvement.Regularly interact with leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees in the corporate group.Collaborate with corporate leadership to resolve human resources and business challenges.Conduct employee relations investigations and liaise with Director, Human Resources and Legal team to determine the most appropriate resolution.Joins in creating and supporting employee and organizational developmental programs and engagement goals.Attract, develop, and drive retention of employees. Leverage talent acquisition support and processes to recruit internally and to develop targeted external recruiting efforts for critical competencies. Develop client and organizational specific retention strategies, development efforts, and knowledge transfer processes as needed. Lead and champion compliance with workforce diversity and Affirmative Action plan compliance requirements.Partner with human resources and business to assess, develop, and facilitate training sessions on HR topics as needed.Manages compliance reporting (i.e. AAP, EEO-1, etc.).Prepare and maintain various HR metrics.Support all human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; records management; occupational health and safety; and training and development.Implements and develops employee recognition programs in support of overall employee engagement.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Work as the primary point of contact on special projects as needed.Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations and company standards.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to build relationships, trust, and communicate at multiple levels of the organization.Proven organization skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Highly organized.Team oriented.Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Power Point, Excel).UKG experience a plus.Ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.Strong grasp of federal & state employment laws.Strong business and HR acumen, including strong creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analysis.Strong attention to detail and discretion.Well versed in HR business process and employee life cycle (Hire to Retire).Knowledge of analysis and reporting tools (BI/Dashboard).Strong internal and external customer service focus.Maintains confidentiality at all times.High level of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.Must be able to travel 5% - 10%.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field required.2 years of human resources experience required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Company is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team for our corporate employee group.
This is a hybrid office role based in Herndon, VA.
The corporate group is comprised of the following teams: Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Administration, Milk Marketing, Human Resources, Consumer Products Sales, Sustainability and External Relations, Communications and Marketing.
As a Human Resources Business Partner this individual is responsible for a broad range of activities to support the wider organization. This is a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, which requires an individual who can maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while meeting the needs of employees and managers. As a business partner, this individual will work with the Human Resources Director to provide full HR lifecycle support to non-union managers and employees.
This position's primary functions are maintaining positive employee relations, managing performance, interpreting policy, managing internal investigations, administering, and advising on compensation decisions and ensuring compliance with Company values, HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a strategic HR Business Partner.Join in creating and implementing innovative HR solutions, best practices, and process improvement.Regularly interact with leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees in the corporate group.Collaborate with corporate leadership to resolve human resources and business challenges.Conduct employee relations investigations and liaise with Director, Human Resources and Legal team to determine the most appropriate resolution.Joins in creating and supporting employee and organizational developmental programs and engagement goals.Attract, develop, and drive retention of employees. Leverage talent acquisition support and processes to recruit internally and to develop targeted external recruiting efforts for critical competencies. Develop client and organizational specific retention strategies, development efforts, and knowledge transfer processes as needed. Lead and champion compliance with workforce diversity and Affirmative Action plan compliance requirements.Partner with human resources and business to assess, develop, and facilitate training sessions on HR topics as needed.Manages compliance reporting (i.e. AAP, EEO-1, etc.).Prepare and maintain various HR metrics.Support all human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; records management; occupational health and safety; and training and development.Implements and develops employee recognition programs in support of overall employee engagement.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Work as the primary point of contact on special projects as needed.Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations and company standards.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to build relationships, trust, and communicate at multiple levels of the organization.Proven organization skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Highly organized.Team oriented.Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Power Point, Excel).UKG experience a plus.Ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.Thrives in a high-pressure, ambiguous environment and able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.Strong grasp of federal & state employment laws.Strong business and HR acumen, including strong creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and analysis.Strong attention to detail and discretion.Well versed in HR business process and employee life cycle (Hire to Retire).Knowledge of analysis and reporting tools (BI/Dashboard).Strong internal and external customer service focus.Maintains confidentiality at all times.High level of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.Must be able to travel 5% - 10%.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field required.2 years of human resources experience required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)