Human Resources Business Partner - U.S. Plant Operations

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

 

The Human Resources Business Partner - U.S. Plant Operations is an integral part of our Human Resources team based out of our US - Willow Island, West Virginia site.

 

Position Details

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within client support areas, specifically Phibro’s domestic plant locations across the United States (Illinois, West Virginia, Maryland, and Iowa). The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.  Help to create a positive atmosphere and image to communities in which we operate. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly meetings with respective client areas.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance/leadership when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, community colleges, high schools
• Partner with plants to drive culture change, recruitment and retention and development strategies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Travel to various plant locations on a routine basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

AccountableAdaptableActing StrategicallyBuilding and Supporting TeamsBusiness AcumenCollaborativeCommittedAttentive ListeningCommunicating EffectivelyCritical ThinkingCustomer Service OrientationDelivering High Quality WorkDemonstrating Beliefs and PrinciplesDetailed OrientedDeveloping TalentDisplaying Confidence and ComposureDrivenEstablishing RelationshipsEvaluating and Implementing IdeasInspiring and Motivating OthersInteracting with People at Different LevelsMaintaining ObjectivityMaking Accurate Judgments and DecisionsManaging PerformanceManaging TimeNegotiating AgreementsPresenting and Public SpeakingPrioritizing and Organizing WorkProblem SolvingResolving ConflictSetting ObjectivesShowing Caring and UnderstandingShowing Community and Social ResponsibilityStrong talent building and leadership skillsSupporting ChangeSupporting CoworkersSupporting Organizational GoalsTalent BuilderThinking GloballyThinking BroadlyTrustworthyUsing Computers and TechnologyWorking with Diverse Populations

Skills

Must have business acumen, energy and drive, positive attitude, client focused, flexible and empathetic.Ability to develop senior level relationships.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.Ability to effectively present information to key managers and leadership team.Must have strong team attitude and conflict resolution skills.Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.Highest ethical standards; ability to be fair and reasonable.Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.Excellent Written and Verbal Communication SkillsAbility to perform effective public speaking presentations and provide effective written communications.Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5- 8 years business partner experience working in a manufacturing/production