Human Resources Business Partner

About Sims Metal

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.

Mandatory position requirements

• Passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Prior HR-related Union experience is mandatory for this position.
• This is an onsite role to Sims Metal at 2500 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60608
• Occasional travel to other locations in Chicago is also required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; training and development; employee relations counseling; conducts exit interviews.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department for the client group. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Coordinates all human resources training programs. Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops and presentations for legal, compliance and company policy.
• In conjunction with NAM Talent Acquisition, conducts onboarding activities for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary workers.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory.
• In conjunction with NAM Labor Relations, represents management in investigations, answering and settlement of grievances through grievance hearings between union personnel, supervisor and the management team.
• Active participation in contract negotiations in support of the NAM Director of Labor Relations.
• Maintains working relationship with union officials and adheres to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning work conditions.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned including exposure/support to other regions from time-to-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources
• Prior HR-related Union experience is preferred
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgment
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and/or occasionally lift move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Are you okay working daily onsite at locations in Chicago?

Experience:

• Human Resources Management: 3 years (Required)
• Union Labor Relations: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person