HR Business Partner
AMETEK · Depew
The Human Resources Business Partner provides a broad range of strategic HR services to leaders within the business area(s) they support. Reporting to the HR Director of the Business Unit, works in partnership with management/executives within assigned business segment, to address operational, talent, and talent lifecycle–related issues, including change management, organizational development, culture, employee and union relations, workforce planning, talent growth, development, and coaching. Proactively translates business strategies into HR solutions that best enable the organization/hospital to meet strategic objectives. Possesses a deep understanding of the business model, diagnoses organizational needs, connects and deploys team capabilities, and consults with department leaders on operational strategies to improve business performance through people.
What you will do:
- Provides expert guidance to clients in managing labor and employee relations, to include but not limited to the following: performance management, investigations, discipline, grievances, and contract negotiations. Mediates conflict and supports constructive resolutions. Provides thoughtful and accurate HR policy and contract interpretation, to include balancing risk and business needs.
- Actively engages with managers to develop a deep understanding of business operations and strategy in order to best anticipate and recommend effective HR strategy and practice aligned with the business. Gathers metrics and uses data analytics to understand and identify business issues and drive recommendations.
- Collaborates with business unit HR in talent forecasting and management, organization re-design/ re-structuring, development of position descriptions, position classification, and salary recommendations. Participates in candidate screening and selection process for key positions.
- Acts as change catalyst and leader. Identifies organizational issues that limit effectiveness and collaborates with management and/or HR to develop and deliver practical solutions. Seeks out opportunities to support the organization to continue to evolve into a high-performance culture. Partners with leadership to effectively move the organization through significant change such as growth, restructuring and process improvement.
- In coordination with the HR Director for the business unit, Identifies and facilitates development opportunities in the organization, to include management training, one-on-one coaching, and development of employee engagement strategies, orientation and on-boarding. Coaches and develops leaders and managers to deliver people-management capabilities.
Works with Union Representatives and leads on union contract negotiations.
What you will bring:
- 5 years of Human Resources experience as an HR Business Partner.
- 3 years of experience working in a union environment
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State and Local employment law
- Ability to establish credibility, trust and influence with senior leaders
- Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
- Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Computer literacy and proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
- SHRM/PHR or SPHR certification
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in manufacturing and/or life sciences or medical device industry
- Multi-site HR support experience