SUMMARY

The HR Business Partner is a core member of the St Augustine plant team, providing support and guidance to plant managers and employees. The Business Partner provides support in many different areas, including recruitment and workforce management strategies; benefits; employee relations; and employee onboarding, development, and retention. This position partners with leaders and collaborates with other human resources professionals offering specialized business knowledge, guidance, analyzing metrics, and resolving employee relations issues. The HRBP works to align HR practices and support with business goals.  Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Manages full-cycle recruitment for the plant, including candidate screening, sourcing, and scheduling; tracks metrics, identifies opportunities; makes recommendations for process improvements. Participates in external recruitment activities/job fairs. Coordinates interviews with department leaders and interview team members. May identify the need to engage with external employee agencies.
• Supports the development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Responsible for conducting new hire orientation, to include new hire documentation and education on company policies and practices. Responsible for I-9 Form compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Partners with HR Manager to analyze trends to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Provides site metrics and reporting as required.
• Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Partners with HR Manager to resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations and provides resolutions. 
• Identifies training needs for sites and individual coaching needs. Provides coaching and feedback to employees and leaders where appropriate.
• Partners with EHS to successfully manage the workers’ compensation program.
• Responds to routine inquiries on benefits, paychecks, and other payroll related matters.
• Maintains databases and electronic copies of employee records related to payroll, timekeeping, benefits, medical records, terminations, etc.
• Responsible for processing separations of employment.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or other related field or five (5) years of related experience resolving complex employee relations issues, working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, and performance management.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential a strong plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

JOB SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees and external contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of key business and mathematical concepts.
• Ability to lead the application of Amphenol-CIT policy, procedure and within client groups and contacts.
• Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of managers and employees, and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as the need arises.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods working on a computer.  The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This is an air-conditioned facility with many pieces of equipment that produce heat.  The following are potential items encountered: fumes, dust, noise, hazardous/toxic chemicals, moderate noise level.  Appropriate training is provided and documented based on job placement that complies with OSHA and EPA regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol-CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products.  It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations.  This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol-CIT.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

•    ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.

•    Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.

•    Hearing protection, in specific locations.

•    Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data.  Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

TRAVEL

Up to 10% travel to other sites; travel may be sporadic.  Occasionally required to attend job fairs, trade shows, off-site training, and personal development events.