Human Resources Business Partner at Zeeland Farm Services I – Zeeland, Michigan

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing and implementing a wide range of Human Resources initiatives. Helps drive process improvements and optimization within HRIS and will play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees within the Learning Management System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the talent acquisition process, which includes employee recruitment, screening, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants for assigned companies.
• Oversees new hire orientation and employee recognition programs for assigned companies.
• Collaborate with functional users to determine business requirements to execute HRIS system changes (updates, integrations, new configurations) to improve system efficiency, functionality, and stability.

• Drive process improvements and utilization of HRIS to improve overall employee experience. Promote and monitor employee and manager self-service usage.
• Review data integrity and compliance by running reports, auditing, analyzing information and troubleshooting errors.
• Act as a liaison between key functional and business partners to work with and educate users on applications and technology in support of business processes and enhancements.
• Support the continuous improvement and optimization of HR processes and programs.

• Identify and develop training programs to deliver a wide variety of technical and non-technical skills to all levels of the organization. Develops curriculum that addresses business needs.
• Recommend training and development plans which match learning curves and are aligned to business objectives.

• Monitors performance appraisal program by training managers on employee assessment and development methods and ensure reviews are completed timely.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Provides backup support for benefits and leave administration.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s in human resources, or a 4-year degree in related discipline, preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years in human resource roles preferred.
• HRIS and Learning Management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of HRIS and Learning Management Systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with employees at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to advise and influence business leaders on how human resource actions can impact business performance.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with other department managers, working to maintain constructive working relationships under all circumstances.
• Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Abide by the company’s safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel to lift objects of 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to use stairs and ladders.
• Ability to be confined to a designated work area and stand for a long period of time.
• Ability to carry out tasks in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks at once.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit.  
• Occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in an office environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.