Sr. HR Business Partner - Operations

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Our business is growing, and we’re looking for someone ready to make a real impact! Based onsite at our Pierce Manufacturing location in Bradenton, FL, this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that supports our people-first culture.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be the liaison between team members and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations. This role will provide HR support to the different business functions which may include recruitment, employment documentation, employee relations matters, job evaluation, compensation and benefits. The Senior HRBP will collect and analyze HR data, and make recommendations for changes to management.

YOUR IMPACT:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for providing comprehensive HR supports to a business unit/functional area which may include recruitment, employment documentation, job evaluation, compensation and benefits.

• Act as a liaison between departments/divisions, all levels of line and staff management, HR Center of Excellences (COEs), legal counsel and outside service providers.

• Serve as a contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures.

• Understand and apply HR best practices in coordination with the different segments.

• Assess and respond to high level employee relations issues including employee misconduct, harassment and discrimination investigations.

• Assist with HR projects as necessary.

• Support and coach less-experienced HRBPs.

• Backup support for recruitment, payroll and leave administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience as an HR generalist as well as have a broad perspective and expertise in multiple areas of HR such as talent acquisition, labor/employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and organizational effectiveness.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bi-lingual.

• SHRM certifications (SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP).

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing and production environment.

• Certified Professional HR (PHR) or Senior Professional HR (SPHR).

• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.

• Ability to establish strong partnerships with functional and business leaders to develop and execute on long and short-term HR strategies that directly support the business.

• Innovative, future-oriented and open to new thoughts and ideas.

• Willing to challenge the status quo and be a strong influencer.

• Ability to build team morale and promote corporate culture.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. 

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings. 

• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. 

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings. 

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