Sr. HR Business Partner

Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for building strong partnerships and driving business success through people? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real impact.

We're looking for an experienced Sr. Human Resources Business Partner to join our team and take the lead in aligning HR initiatives with business goals.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Sales Incentive Plan
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Provide advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy and employment laws
• Create, organize, and maintain employee files
• Ensure a response on behalf of the company on unemployment claims, review liability reports and monitor program costs
• Investigate a variety of Human Resources related issues: EEOC complaints, Wage and Hour, Harassment, ADA, Discrimination, employee disputes, etc. to ensure that effective, legally compliant resolutions are arrived at in a timely manner and within organizational guidelines
• Lead weekly orientation including collaboration with business leaders on content, completion of required forms, and any other coordination details
• Assist with open enrollment process and employee meetings
• Support internal auditing and quality control efforts and customer audits
• Assist in identifying and addressing issues and trends relating to turnover and vacancies
• Assist Total Rewards with the recognition program and partners with Leadership to identify and implement effective retention strategies
• Identify and implement best practices in employee relations through benchmarking, networking, and industry knowledge
• Create an environment for success through good communication and team building
• Help define and track metrics that identify trends relating to turnover, vacancies absenteeism and etc.