HR Business Partner/Manager Cultivation

We are currently seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to support our cultivation facility in Delavan IL. The selected candidate will be responsible for shaping the employee experience, ensuring the company's talent grows in meaningful ways, and ensuring business leaders and HR are as successful as possible. In this role, the HRBP contributes to and leads execution of People Team strategies and tactics to support the needs for ~200 employees in a manufacturing/production environment. They will serve as an expert consultant to business leaders on all talent matters, including employee relations, organizational effectiveness, leader effectiveness, organizational design, learning needs/opportunities and conflict resolution.

This role works on site and is based at our facility in Delavan, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Craft and execute the local talent management strategy and own the ongoing support for people development.
• Regularly meet with managers and employees across the cultivation facility.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of regulations related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing risk and ensuring compliance. Partners with the People and legal department as needed.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with Operations leadership, site General Managers, department managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires.
• Work cross-functionally with IT, security, and talent acquisition to ensure all hardware, software, badging and physical requirements are met prior to new hire's first day
• Use data and analytics to help drive insights and performance metrics.
• Manage projects and other assignments as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or higher
• 5+ years' experience in a Human Resource Generalist or Business Partner role
• Safety and/or risk management experience a plus
• Working knowledge of HRIS and ATS systems
• Operate with a high level of integrity and discretion
• Strategic thinker skilled at solving sophisticated business problems
• Outstanding communicator with strong influence skills & ability to build positive relationships
• Experience with talent management, retention, rewards, employee relations as well as a general familiarity and curiosity for a wide range of HR policies, practices, and trends
• We are looking for candidates with experience supporting front-line employees and field-based client groups in a manufacturing and/or logistics/distribution environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing tasks such as computer work, writing, and reviewing documents.
• Capability to move around the office to attend meetings, interact with employees, and access various workspaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light to moderate weight items such as files, office supplies, and documents (typically up to 20 pounds).
• Proficiency in using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones, which requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Sufficient vision to read documents, review electronic files, and perform detailed work on a computer screen.
• Ability to engage in verbal communication with employees, management, and external partners, which includes the ability to hear and speak clearly.
• Ability to stand and walk as needed for attending meetings, conducting interviews, or interacting with staff in different areas of the office