Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The HR Business Partner will work in partnership with the management team on Human Resources (HR) related issues. Anticipate and assess HR-related needs and seek to develop integrated solutions that support Pyrotek’s mission, culture and business objectives. Act as a team member champion and change agent.  Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to internal customers.  As a member of the USA Human Resources Team ensure strict compliance with all federal, state and local regulations relating to HR, training and any additional assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

**  This is only a partial listing of the essential functions.  For a full listing of responsibilities, please see job description attached to this posting. **

• As part of the USA HR Team and the local management team(s) develop effective working relationships that enhance positive people management throughout Pyrotek.  Influence for good and challenge the team on the development and delivery of their workforce development plans in support of the achievement of the business and HR strategies.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of people, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
•  Proactively participate in HR projects that support our overall effort to build engaged, satisfied and productive people. 
• Serve as the HR expert for the states, county and municipalities assigned facilities reside in.  Stay up-to-date on new and revised rules, laws and ordinances.  Provide timely updates and present proposals to the HR Manager on related changes, concerns and process improvements.
• Provide HR guidance and interpretation to management on team member relations matters.  Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations and work to develop creative solutions.
• Provide guidance and input on workforce planning, restructure and succession planning. Act as the performance improvement driver, providing day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. 
• Conduct new team member orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Oversee completion of HR, payroll, tax and benefit documents to ensure new team members are properly enrolled in benefits and set up in the payroll system.  Assist management with weekly/biweekly payroll processes, as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, arranging interviews, and selecting candidates fill vacant positions. Maintain local applicant tracking via the electronic recruitment module. Acquire local wage survey information within labor market to determine competitive wage rates.
• Actively encourage continuous learning by providing management training and coaching in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment, as needed.
• Prepare team member separation notices and related documentation.  Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, plus a minimum of five (5) years of generalist HR experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience working as a sole practitioner and/or in a manufacturing environment is highly valued. 

Certifications:  SHRM-CP/PHR, SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General Human Resources. Working knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources with a strong emphasis on employment law, recruitment, HRIS, people strategies, and performance management.  Spec