Description
Come grow with us! Established in 1907, Bartlett, a Savage Company, is a diverse agribusiness focused on the acquisition, storage, transportation, processing, and merchandising of grain. As part of Savage, Bartlett has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
Do you have a passion for and knowledge of employee and labor relations? Are you looking to accelerate your career with a growing company? Are you focused on business results and the critical role people play in delivering them? If so, we may have the opportunity for you!
We have a unique opportunity for a People Solutions Manager (HR Business Partner/Manager) based in Kansas City, MO. In this role, you will be responsible for administration, coordination and evaluation of people-related needs and functions supporting multiple operating locations in the Mid-Western and Eastern United States.
Position Summary
This person will serve as an adviser to Savage's Agriculture Sector (Bartlett) Team Members, front-line Team Leaders, and other leadership on people-related issues. The position creates and fosters partnerships as a field representative for the People Solutions team (HR Business Partners). The successful candidate will demonstrate how they'll deliver value-added service to leadership and Team Members that's consistent with our culture and business objectives. They will anticipate and assess people-related needs, communicating pro-actively with leaders, and other Shared Services teams to help drive business outcomes.
This position will be responsible for a full range of duties including, but not limited to; Team Member engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership development, labor relations, succession planning, coaching, on-boarding, talent reviews and succession planning, employee relations, training, EEO, and supporting total rewards initiatives. This role will collaborate closely with others on our People Solutions team.
This position will office at the Kansas City, MO location with the possibility of remote flexibility in the future. This position reports to the Senior Vice President located in Kansas City with direct coordination and communication with the Sr. Director, People Solutions located in Salt Lake City, UT. Travel will be expected to many locations in the U.S.
Responsibilities/Job Duties
- Partner with business leaders in addressing complex Team Member and labor relations issues
- Conduct ethics and policy investigations as assigned
- Responsible for providing guidance in Team Member relations issues, coaching and counseling, documentation of Team Member performance, and termination procedures
- Provide leadership and take appropriate ownership of performance management, including leadership development and data management to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization
- Assist in managing workers compensation and unemployment claims, EEOC, labor relations, and state/federal government compliance requirements
- Own the front-line support and be a champion of Team Member engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and initiatives
- Champion the Savage Culture. Serve as the pulse of Team Member morale and engagement for management. Understand the needs of the Team Members and what can be done to ensure Team Members are treated fairly
- Communicate with leadership and Team Members to answer questions, clarify policies and processes, create solutions, and resolve issues or conflicts accurately and promptly
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure an effective recruitment process
- Support company initiatives and communicate to leadership and Team Members as appropriate
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Recommend career development, job rotation, and other training plans to extend Team Members and Leaders skills and competencies.
- Participate in special projects for the Ag Sector and People Solutions Groups as needed
- Work closely with front-line leaders and Team Members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, and retention
- Evaluate reports, decisions and results of initiatives in relation to established goals
- Provide People (HR) policy guidance and interpretation
- Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements
- Deliver targeted leadership and/or Team Member training
Education/Experience/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources or related discipline is required; Master's degree is strongly preferred
- Seven plus years' experience working as an HR Generalist or Business Partner with progressive levels of responsibility
- SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
- Experience in supporting an industrial, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation or logistics industry is preferred
- Labor and employment law knowledge and experience is preferred
- Innovative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A background that includes knowledge and understanding of corporate policies and best practices as well as mid-level knowledge of HR – evidenced by detailed experience coaching and counseling managers
- The People Solutions Manager must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with the ability to develop and run basic reports out of databases and execute projects as may be assigned
- Ability to travel 25-50% as needed
Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Bartlett, Savage's agriculture business, provides these services specifically for agriculture customers located in the U.S. and Mexico, including grain purchasing and storage, sales and shipping as well as the production, sales, and distribution of flour. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We expect our people to be progressive, relentlessly seeking improvement; experiencing opportunities for personal growth by working for a world-class organization and leader in the industry.
We offer competitive benefits that include; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for future growth.
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request Savage has been designated as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer. Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace. California Residents: Job Applicant Privacy Notice For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. Apply Now
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