JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner contributes to the company’s success by running the day-to-day HR operations for their designated locations. This position will be based out of the Cheyenne, WY store, and will also travel to support stores in Rock Springs, and Rawlins. As an HR Business Partner, you will work directly with leadership in recruitment, onboarding, employee exits, employee leaves, employee relations, performance management, and other business support needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand, interpret, and effectively communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Respond to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, by conducting or facilitating fair and impartial investigations and providing the company with appropriate recommendations to resolve the matter.
• Provide guidance and support to management with employee performance management concerns, and the annual employee review process.
• Facilitate and provide workforce training to include new hire orientation.
• Conduct compensation reviews for jobs as assigned.
• Evaluate reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to interview, screen, and recruit job applicants to fill job openings.
• Collaborate with management regarding job offers, including preparing job offer letters, pay recommendations, and determining appropriate offer packages.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding, including new hire paperwork, a criminal background screening, drug and alcohol tests, work steps, and references. Ensure that the new employee has a positive experience and transition into the company.
• Provides FMLA case management, to include return to duty process, and accommodation requests.
• Facilitate exit interviews, analyze data, and recommend corrective action and continuous improvement to the management team.
• Lead or participate in assigned projects and initiatives.
• Lead coordination of company employee events such as employee anniversaries, employee recognition, and retirement celebrations.
• Respond to all government and legal employment matters on behalf of the company for assigned areas. Work with all necessary parties to resolve matters.
• Facilitate unemployment claims and participate in unemployment hearings on behalf of the company.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the department's efficiency and services.
• Stay informed of and be able to interpret laws and standards dealing with employment law, FMLA, and ADA.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field or the equivalent of education and experience
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in Human Resources.
• Must be able to coach employees and management objectively through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
• Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must be able to research and analyze different types of data information.
• Must be able to make objective recommendations to effectively resolve problems by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and government law.
• Good understanding of employment law, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and MSHA regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, and HRIS/ATS Systems.

PREFERRED

• HR credentials are preferred (HRCI or SHRM), or possess the ability and desire to obtain them

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Operate essential office equipment such as a computer terminal, copy machines, a ten-key calculator, and the telephone.
• Office environment requiring professional dress and appearance.
• Sit for 4-8 hours.
• Walk/Stand for 0-4 hours.
• Some work outside regular business hours.
• Occasionally lift to 15 pounds.
• Use hands for fine manipulation.
• Frequent travel by automobile and air is required, with overnight stays.
• Operate a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license (driving record must meet company insurance standards and is reviewed annually).

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer. Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.