HR Business Partner II

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: HR Business Partner II
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

As a member of the Human Resources team, this position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as a champion and change agent through consultation, service and day to day HR support in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management/coaching, training and employee development, compensation and policy interpretation in a consistent manner that is aligned with company policies, procedures and programs. The HRBP formulates cross-functional partnerships to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee concerns and provide employee relations guidance to managers to ensure effective application of company policies/procedures

• Investigate root causes or employee relations issues and develop strategies to address/reduce them

Talent Management

• Implement and manage organizational programs relative to employee development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth

• Work closely with HR and management to identify immediate and long-term skills needs and develop strategies to attain them

• Analyze employee turnover, identifying trends and make recommendations to affect the morale, attitude and retention of talent

• Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast and identify staffing levels related to planned and unplanned turnover

• Develop annual workforce plan(s) and partner with recruiting team to ensure location(s) have the talent and staff needed to effectively and efficiently operate at desired overtime and employee retention levels

Business Partnership

• Participates in the development and execution of department goals, objectives and systems that directly impact HR initiatives and overall business plans for the company

• Facilitates effective communication between HR and business leaders to provide visibility to upcoming HR initiatives and employee issues

• Drive employee engagement through supporting action planning, communication and talent development

• Coach business leaders on key HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development

• Help plan and execute organization effectiveness projects to streamline and implement structures, roles, and/or processes that create speed and efficiency and support shifting business demands and culture evolution

• Collaborate cross-functionally to steer appropriate HR initiatives for the company in a timely and professional manner

Labor Relations

• Coordinate strike contingency planning.

• Assist in preparation for the expiration of each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including data gathering, providing recommendations and active participation during the negotiation process

• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements as appropriate

• Represent the company in grievance and arbitration matters

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of human resources experience

• 2 years of experience in a generalist or business partner capacity

• Strong Labor Relations Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

• Ability to effectively coach and council leaders

• Talent management experience including performance management and career development

• Experience facilitating groups (i.e. training, orientation, calibration) 6. Ability to analyze data and use the data to make recommendations.

Physical Setting

• Regularly onsite in a manufacturing setting; Occasional travel to corporate office in Middleton, WI,

BENEFITS:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area! Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You can choose to enroll in a single or family plan with low monthly premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• 401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 200 hours (25 days)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
• Flexible spending accounts - for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Option: Get paid everyday with Daily Pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!

Don't meet every single requirement? At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com