Human Resources Business Partner

Here at UPG, our motto is “Stronger Together”! Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right. Founded in 2014, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to support our Flat Roll division. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven HR Business Partner to align our HR initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs. The HR Business Partner provides coaching and guidance to managers and employees to include employee relations and engagement, team performance and effectiveness, learning & development, total rewards, workforce planning, and organizational design & development. Proactive partnership with other HR functions within the organization to identify win-win solutions to problems. This position will report to the HR Business Partner Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively build harmonious partnerships with employees and managers across the organization.
• Collaborate with assigned client groups to support initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors.
• Proactively identify and address human resources challenges and opportunities, which may affect the execution of business plans.
• Guides management toward the application of appropriate learning and development solutions for individuals, creates meaningful development and career plans, and tracks progress.
• Investigates complex employee relations issues and initiates appropriate resolution.
• Actively manage performance appraisal process, providing relevant coaching and guidance.
• Manage multi-union facilities.

Position Requirements:

• 50% monthly travel to plant locations within: Indiana/Michigan/Tennessee.
• Experience with Union and Manufacturing environments a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in HR with a working knowledge of the full talent management platform.
• Effective in developing and implementing employee engagement strategies and tactics, with an ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges.
• Accountable, self-motivated to achieve results with an ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Approachable and ability to have difficult conversations with coworkers when necessary.
• Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to all levels in the organization.

Incentives:

• Annual bonus applied
• Full benefits package: Medical -Vision-Dental-Life-Disability-HSA-FSA
• 401(k) Match: 50% on the first 6% of contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement Offered

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.