Associate HR Business Partner at Alliance Laundry System LLC – Chicago, Illinois

Business Partner

• Collaborate with business leaders and Corporate HR Director to implement HR strategies that align with organizational objectives

• Assist with the design and delivery of a comprehensive onboarding program to integrate new hires into assigned business units

• Work cross-functionally on the development and implementation of continuous learning and training programs to support employee development and enhance business unit effectiveness

• Facilitate annual talent review and succession planning process with business leaders; create action plans for talent priorities and partner with leaders on execution

• Support the continuous performance management process, providing guidance and training on performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans

• Assist in the development of strategies that positively impact employee engagement, retention, and drive culture

• Manage employee relations matters, including resolving internal conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, and conducting formal investigations

• Facilitate the offboarding process for departing employees; assist leaders with planning the transition of work and defining backfill strategy

• Execute company-wide HR programs, policies, and procedures; suggest modifications or adjustments for specific business units that are assigned

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for blue collar, non-manufacturing roles, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to build hiring strategies and a talent pipeline to fill openings; participate in local job fairs, career events, and other recruiting activities as needed

• Ensure compliance by following recruitment processes, rules, and regulations to include proper documentation and dispositioning of candidates

• Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all candidates, searches, and hiring manager interactions to ensure audit readiness

• Manage the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate record-keeping

Experience and Education:

• 2-3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role; experience providing HR support across multiple business locations is strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required; equivalent experience will be considered

• Experience conducting employee relations investigations

• Some recruiting experience is preferred, but not required

• PHR, SPHR or other HR Certification is a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Connect with employees and build strong relationships with leaders

• Ability to understand the connection between HR strategies, business goals and operational needs of the organization

• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks quickly; effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining customer and results focus

• Strong communication and consultative skills; able to translate complex situations or ideas into a quick, digestible format

• Confidently adapt to change in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment

• Ability to comprehend and interpret applicable employment laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances and policies as it relates to the organization

• Solution-based mindset with a desire to uncover business gaps and solve problems

• Proficient with HRIS and recruiting software is a plus

Travel:

• Willing to travel for client group business meetings or location visits, as needed. On average, travel will be no more than 10-15% of the time.

Standard and Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting