Regional Human Resource Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 125 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.

We’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.

Overview:

The Regional Human Resources Business Partner will have accountability for meeting the overall human resources needs of 2 manufacturing plants (Bridgeport, AL - 222 employees and Cartersville, GA 30 employees). This position will be based out of the Bridgeport plant and will report to the Divisional Human Resources Business Partner. The majority of time will be spent there, however visits to Carterville (110 miles away) will also be made approximately once per month. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION. EMPLOYEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT DAILY TO A MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

This role will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources and safety matters. This position will be accountable for managing the plant's talent acquisition strategy, providing salary administration support, and employee development. Incumbent will serve as a resource to employees in safety, employee relations, compensation and benefits.

• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Effectively administer USG's employee relations programs; ensure cooperative and collaborative relationships exist in the plant; maintain effective communication practices; make recommendations regarding complaints, accidents, performance, and disciplinary issues; participate in agency charge responses and investigations; coordinate plant engagement events.

• SAFETY - Act as the primary safety advisor; ensure appropriate application of all safety rules and regulations; ensure effective implementation of the Accident Prevention Program; identify trends and recommend areas of focus for improvement; ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, MSHA, and other regulatory agencies); improve USG's working environment; actively participate in case management.

• TALENT ACQUISITION - Monitor staffing trends to project staffing needs and respond to changing labor market and business conditions; work with corporate Center of Expertise to develop sourcing strategies for all hires; assist with college recruiting activities; manage internal promotion/transfer process; participate in interviews; oversee onboarding activities.

• EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING - Identify training needs for workforce; deliver training and/or provide training infrastructure; ensure effective administration of performance management program; facilitate talent/succession reviews (i.e., 9-Box); coordinate execution of diversity initiatives.

• SALARY & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION - Make recommendations regarding wage, salary, and incentive decisions; oversee the administration of the Operator Rate Program; understand and promote USG benefit programs; assist employees with making informed decisions; advise or direct employees to the appropriate resources regarding investment, retirement, and leave of absence programs; complete unemployment claim information for termination for cause and participate in appeals and hearings, as necessary; resolve leave of absence issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years human resources experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.

• Willing to travel to satellite locations at least once per month.

• Extensive knowledge of HR laws and practices. Capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.

• Ability to coach employees and managers.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to provide thought leadership and influence and maintain collaborative partnerships.

• Strong employee relations focus.

• Strong organizational skills, including time management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Ability to work independently and with a team. • Ability to coach and mentor administrative staff at home and satellite plants.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran