Human Resources Business Partner - Plant Partner

Human Resources Business Partner - Plant PartnerThe Human Resources Business Partner – Plant Partner (HRBP) will act as a primary adviser for a specified facility within Organic Valley. This role will focus on partnership with all levels of employees, including senior leadership, to support the facility in achieving organizational goals and objectives. The HRBP will mitigate risk to the cooperative by ensuring consistency and confidentiality in thorough investigations and resolutions of elevated concerns and complex employee relation issues. In addition, the HRBP is responsible for facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants. The HRBP will collaborate regularly and closely with Safety, Total Rewards, and Employee Communications on projects, programs, and Cooperative initiatives.The Human Resources Business Partner – Plant Partner will actively take initiative to establish and maintain positive relationships with leaders, employees, and applicants. They will build and cultivate consultative relationships with respective business leaders by meeting regularly, understanding their strategic objectives and providing advice on maximizing team performance. They will act as a steward and model a positive employee culture. They will take initiative to stay current on industry trends as it relates to HR and employment and raise recommendations to the team for improvements. They will coach and advise employees, leaders and HR Generalists regarding policy, procedure and employment-related inquiries. They will provide developmental coaching and feedback to business leaders, including managing difficult employee issues, and delivering on organizational goals. They will champion of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. They will lead projects and initiatives within department including, but not limited to, improving team efficiencies, supporting organizational or department strategies, improving retention, etc. This includes collaborating regularly with peer Generalists, HRBP's, L&OD, the greater HR department to ensure continuity on all projects and initiatives. They will proactively collaborate with Total Rewards to facilitate process of evaluating roles for compensation.

They will lead hiring managers through execution of recruitment strategies to fill positions with top talent, proactively raising qualified talent from internal and external talent pipelines. They will facilitate new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience. They will lead managers through complex employee relations issues including confidential investigations, whistleblower investigations and maintaining appropriate documentation throughout. They will support managers through objective, thorough and legally compliant performance management processes ensuring appropriate documentation is captured. They will advise managers on structural changes and make recommendations to ensure successful implementation of change management during the change. They will lead facilitation of Talent Review process and steps following for employees rated as high potential talent or talent risks. They will lead managers through legally compliant termination processes ensuring proper documentation is being maintained and ensuring proper course of action is taken. They will administer the employee exit process for assigned business units, coordinating with the departing employee, management, and other necessary stakeholders. They will watch for trends and raising them appropriately when seeing that a corrective action is needed. They will hold information strictly confidential.The Human Resources Business Partner – Plant Partner will collaborate with Medical Case Manager to support FMLA and Medical Leave of Absence requests. They will attend career fairs to recruit job applicants and market CROPP's career opportunities. They will mentor HR Generalists through on-the-job training. They will assist in development and implementation of human resource policies. They will assist with coordination of the internship program, referral program, relocation program, and other recruitment/employment related programs as assigned.

They will update, maintain, and communicate HR information on cooperatives intranet site as needed. They will maintain understanding of employee policy manual to assist employees with interpretation and adherence. They will lead supervisors and managers through reduction in force processes as business need arises, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved and a fair, consistent and compliant process is followed. They will other duties as assigned by supervisor.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include a bachelor's degree in Business or HR related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of HR experience plus previous experience working in employee relations required. Proven ability to collaborate and proactively build and maintain positive relationships with others in the organization is required. Strong executive communication and presentation skills to communicate across all levels of the organization. Strong consultative skills required with ability to make recommendations at all levels of the organization. Strategic mindset with ability to act proactively required. Ability to discern when to flex and when to tow the line required. Knowledge of state and federal labor laws required. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Previous experience recruiting high-level leadership roles required; experience partnering with search firms preferred. Aptitude in problem-solving and drive for finding solutions with ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently or in a group setting. Knowledge of the natural food industry preferred. Ability to travel to different CROPP locations as needed; travel regionally or nationally may also be required. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.Base salary/hourly wage range: $72,675.20 per year - $90,833.60 per year. This salary wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage range is not typical.Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, time off, vision & dental insurance, 401k, free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability/AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, free onsite fitness centers available 24/7, free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching, financial advisors and seminars, annual $360 lifestyle spending account, and flexible scheduling.