Human Resources Business Partner

ABOUT OPTA
From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical, value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications. We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets. We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting our customers’ needs. We measure our success by our presence in a majority of steel mills throughout the world. Our vision is to expand our geographic reach and broaden into adjacent industries such as aluminum, copper, concrete, and glass.


OPTA CORE VALUES
Accountability and Integrity in everything we do
• PEOPLE: We will invest in our people with promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the success of our organization
• CUSTOMERS: Committed to our customers to deliver Consistent Quality products, Solutions andService
• SAFETY: Providing employees a Safe environment in which to thrive
• INNOVATION: Deliver outstanding performance through Continuous Improvement and Creativity
• SUSTAINABILITY: Enhancing Sustainability by respecting and protecting the Environment in the communication where we live and work


Position Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner provides technical expertise for labor law, employment standards, and positive employee engagement by implementing and administering a variety of human resources programs, initiatives, and policies, and will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day activities for human resources. The HR Business Partner is well-versed in HR best practices and serves as the first line of partnership and support to managers and employees. The Business Partner addresses and advances complex issues, ensures training and development, and meets performance management objectives. While based in the Pittsburgh area, the position would include 50% travel to facilities in the USA and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting under the structure of the VP of Human Resources for North America Molten Solutions(NAMS), the Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for the following duties and tasks, among others:
• Tracks and maintains accurate employee census records. Has a crystal clear understanding of who NAMS people are, what they do, and where they work.
• Possess a desire and willingness to understand the business, including 50% travel
• Develop or maintain data or analytics to track, create, and develop reporting or dashboards.
• Accountable for employee and labor relations for day-to-day questions about HR policies or offerings. May partner with corporate HR to review labor concerns or grievances.
• Lead or assist in investigating various employee-related issues, incidents, and complaints. Resolve disputes and provide recommendations and assistance to managers regarding disciplinary action.
• Provide insight, opinion, and support for the development and execution of policies and procedures.
• Partners with senior HR, Talent Acquisition manager, and business managers to have a clear understanding and a plan to acquire talent.
• Assist in the recruitment process, as needed, including approval of job requisitions, job postings, interview process, and other relevant pre-employment tasks.
• Process and communicate employee status changes such as employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases, and other related employment changes, including updating job descriptions.
• Develop a training and development plan with senior HR and managers, communicate the plan, track completion, and report on results. Recommend follow-up actions.
• Process tasks related to succession planning and performance management, and provide guidance and training to managers and supervisors as necessary. Coordinate training and development initiatives up to and including the delivery of content.
• Partner with corporate benefits administration to ensure NAM employees' questions and concerns are addressed and enrollments are timely and effective.
• Partner with health and safety to manage specific safety benefit programs, i.e., prescription safety glasses.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, FMLA, STD, and LTD guidelines. Comply with all government regulations. Communicate status updates with managers, supervisors, and relevant business partners. Prior or current understanding of Canadian employment law.
• Assist with investigations of workplace accidents and may report or update the insurance carrier.
• Partner, support, and participate in regional safety committee meetings, complete required