Human Resources Business Partner - Gorbel

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

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Job Description:

We are growing and due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HRBP team and to support our dynamic office based business groups such as Sales, Marketing, Engineering and more.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP collaborates with management and employees in areas of employee relations; benefit administration; training; terminations; compensation administration; compliance, employment records and safety. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR related needs, communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management. The HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP promotes collaboration amongst HRBP group to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The successful candidate will promote and support a positive employee experience and an environment of open communication and trust.

Specific Duties:

• Partner to provide guidance and coaching to management and employees when responding to day-to-day performance management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary action, performance improvement plans and terminations). Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units
• Administer health and welfare plans, assures compliance with COBRA guidelines and HIPAA Privacy Rule and conducts open enrollment each year
• Research and evaluate benefit plans and providers
• Provides HR policy and procedure guidance and interpretation. Assists in revision and/or creation and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Responsible for FMLA and Disability benefit process
• Promotes and encourages engagement in well at Gorbel® worksite wellness program and leads wellness committee meetings. Generates communication regarding the program's challenges and activities to increase awareness and drive participation in the program
• Consults with management to facilitate initiatives and develop programs such as, management development, succession planning, and conducts employee training. Evaluates skills and competencies necessary for positions Establishes programs to fill gaps in leadership skills and develops and conducts training programs to enhance management performance
• Performs the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company
• Plan, organize and deliver training programs across the business
• Responsible for facilitation of performance management and calibration Reviews developmental goals in employee performance appraisals and develops internal and external learning activities to accomplish designated developmental objectives
• Administers company educational tuition assistance program. Tracks and coaches individuals to ensure goals are consistent with future company staffing requirements, succession plans and individual careers
• Coaches supervisors and managers to facilitate employee coaching and mentoring activities
• Provides backup for payroll and support to the HR Director with various human resources plans, procedures and audits
• Process changes and terminations for insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions
• Act as a resource for payroll to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefit and HR policies and regulations
• Perform other related duties and various special projects as required and assigned

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