HR Business Partner

Description

About Us: Sharps Medical Waste Services is a leading provider of medical waste disposal solutions, committed to ensuring safe and environmentally responsible disposal practices. We recognize that our ability to succeed and provide quality service to our customers rests in the hands of each and every one of our employees. In this role, you will be critical to our HR Strategy and help drive our HR Initiatives. The ideal HRBP thrives in an innovative and fast-paced environment while being creative, collaborative, accountable, and results oriented. If you are ready to join a company with an industry leading reputation in service & solutions and build your career with an exceptional team, you have come to the right place. Join Sharps Medical Waste Services and come grow with us!

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team at our Baltimore incinerator facility. The purpose of the role is to provide hands-on HR Business partnership to Functional Leaders and oversee all HR activity for employees within the assigned district (s). The HRBP acts as a change agent and demonstrates the ability to successfully support and launch key HR initiatives while ensuring a high level of engagement from employees and front-line leaders. This position is responsible for the fair and consistent administration of all human resources policies and practices. The HRBP maintains updated knowledge and compliance of local laws/legal procedures and collaborates extensively with our leaders to ensure all Company policies are followed and adhere to rules and regulations in the region/district.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with Incinerator and District leadership to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies that support organizational goals.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related issues, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Conducts regular employee connects and one on one discussions, Drive Top Talent Connects and Leadership Connects for the location and district, Conduct Skip Level Meetings.
• Address and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assures fair and consistent administration of all human resources policies and practices; comprehends, interprets, and applies the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, and policies.
• Conducts employee investigations and resolves complex employee relations issues.

Talent Management:

• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent.
• Develop and implement onboarding programs to integrate new hires effectively into the company culture and provides an effective Onboarding Experiences for all new hires which includes pre-day one activities, New Hire orientation, and other necessary on-boarding activities.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate relevant programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.

Compliance and Policies:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and communicated effectively.
• Assist in audits and compliance reporting as needed.

Performance Management:

• Drive the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to front line leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans).

HR Metrics and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on HR activities and outcomes to management.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with HR colleagues to support HR initiatives and projects.
• Coordinates and partners closely with business leaders to effectively implement all HR strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner role.
• Previous experience in an industrial