HR Business Partner - San Antonio

Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee relations and staffing functions for manufacturing.

Position Type
Full Time, Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
• Directs classification plans and programs, coordinates preparation of position descriptions, and oversees job evaluations.
• Conducts Exit Interviews w/ team members, analyzes information collected & assembles a proposal to reduce turnover.
• Acts as a liaison between department managers and team members
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy and employment laws
• Administers unemployment insurance processes; reviews liability reports and monitors program costs; and recommends policy changes
• Directs the development of staffing strategies.
• Develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis.
• Leads sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Develops Affirmative Action Plan with support of legal advice and the Vice President of Human Resources
• Directs the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program
• Develop, prepare and disseminate an effective employee communication program
• Review training needs, develops materials for implementation and conducts training if required
• Advise and counsel personnel on all employee performance related concerns and administer discipline as required.
• Advise leadership team on positive management initiatives

Nature & Scope
Reports to Vice President of Human Resources

Minimum Qualifications
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Five years of work experience in Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training and compensation and benefits
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design; teaching and instructing for individuals and groups and measuring the training effects
• Understanding of laws, legal codes and government regulations
• Understanding of behavior and performance and individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning and motivation
• Familiarity with group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicities and cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal
• Ability to resolve conflicts quickly
• Flexibility and able to adapt quickly to changes
• Effectively prioritize and manage time in order to complete multiple projects and tasks on time

Job Conditions
• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements
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 occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,