What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at MSA Safety?
Overview
Are you looking for an HR role with growth opportunity in a collaborative manufacturing environment? You will be able to take pride in the fact that the associates you support make products that will save the lives of people all over the world. If this sounds like a good fit with your values and desires, apply now.
This position is responsible primarily for recruitment of hourly, manufacturing positions for two western Pennsylvania locations as well as HR generalist support for a single site function. May also support the North American HR BP organization through project work or filling in for other HR Business Partners in an effort to develop skills for future advancement opportunities. This position is responsible to perform duties related to policies and compliance, employee relations, recruitment, training and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Serve as recruiter for hourly positions, reviewing requisitions, screening and interviewing candidates, new-hire orientation, and other on-boarding activities. Assist in the development of job descriptions, postings, position requirements, job evaluations and other similar activities.
- Research and respond to general HR-related inquiries.
- Provide employee relations counseling to assist manager and associates in the resolution of employee issues.
- Assist in the development of company policies and procedures.
- Assist in providing career development coaching to employees.
- Support/participate in meetings with data, reports, etc. May complete administrative work in generating reports, filing, etc. to comply with regulations and MSA procedures.
- Facilitate HR services at the site level, including training and development programs, engagement surveys, etc.
- Participate and support various safety teams / programs. May deliver training for associates and management in such areas as employee relations and safety.
Qualifications
Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Basic knowledge of HR functions, regulations, processes, policies and guidelines
- Demonstrated oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to build strong partnerships
- Ability to travel to both Cranberry and Murrysville plant locations
Education and experience required:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field (four years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree)
or 3 or more years HR related experience and related Associate's degree
- or 5 or more years HR related experience and relevant certification
Education and experience preferred:
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Knowledge of SAP or other HRIS systems
- HR experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in safety, benefits and other HR functions