HR Business Partner

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At Crawford, the #1 electrical distributor across Texas and Louisiana, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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Position:

Human Resources Business Partner

Location:

Irving, TX

 

About Crawford:

 

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!”  through our mindset competencies below:

 

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

 

Responsibilities

 

• Communicate across all levels, collaborate across boundaries and geographies while working with colleagues across the business and the HR team.  
• Support all associate/manager inquires in designated region(s)
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity in all situations deemed, as necessary.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Create positions/approve changes in HR system for Regions supported via SAP/HRIS system
• Recruit for exempt roles as requested and attend college career fairs to present talent pools to hiring manager, proactively
• Create and/or review offer letters for exempt roles then pass on to recruiting administrator for pre-hire to first day orientation
• Conduct and/or facilitate training on HR-related topics such as performance management, leadership, interviewing, HR policies, etc.
• Uphold Crawford’s Core Values .
• Maintain awareness of culture, plans, financial position, within the assigned regions.
• Support Region VPs as requested to attend meetings, share information
• Recommends solutions to ensure a positive and supportive work environment that promotes high levels of productivity, integrity, and mutual respect. Anticipates challenges and proactively seeks improvements impacting management, increasing productivity, efficiencies, and retention.
• Collaborates with managers to investigate associate relations and disciplinary actions. Partners with the VP of HR to determine appropriate course of action.
• Partner with Sonepar Shared Services on payroll and time away issues
• Conducts separation notices, exit interviews, turnover reports and manages the communication of feedback to the appropriate managers.
• Assist with the annual performance review process by training managers on guidelines, making sure that reviews are conducted timely and coaching leadership on the process via Success factors/Sonepeople HCM system. Ensure development plans are created and follow up on progress.
• Manage the annual merit increase process for designated Region(s)
• Train and Conduct talent reviews and succession planning for assigned Regions
• Assists with the development and implementation of diversity initiatives within assigned regions.
• Assists with annual open enrollment;  Keeps associates informed of benefit options, programs, and critical information.
• Oversee Engagement Survey and action items for assigned Regions
• Recommend engagement and retention activities based on location results
• Other duties, HR projects as assigned
• Travel as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years strategic HR Genera