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