Sr. HR Specialist
Kalamazoo, MI 
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Sr. HR Specialist

Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States
Job Family : Human Resources
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Nov 8, 2023
Job ID: 44372

Job Description

Provides specialized expertise in one or more human resources functional areas and/or has full generalist responsibility for a major team or business unit. Acts as a business partner to assess and implement organizational development and change that supports key business objectives. Responsible for the coordination of activities necessary to accomplish training specific to the division. Will work with various office and manufacturing departments to identify areas where improvements can be made and will be responsible for developing and delivering the necessary trainings.

  1. Increases employee commitment and maintains positive, employee relations by initiating actions and/or processes that improve overall communication, problem resolution, and teamwork. Provides one-on-one coaching and serves an arbitration role in unresolved/difficult situations; implements and reinforces progressive discipline and peer panel processes and training; facilitates team discussions. Develops programs to improve employee relations/morale and promote a participative, inclusive workplace.
  2. Impacts organizational capabilities through a quality hiring and selection process that provides the appropriate mix of skills, talent, and diversity. May be involved in sourcing, interviewing and screening applicants at high levels, and other related selection activities. Consults with division/organizational staff on staffing and succession plans, organizational restructuring, and outsourcing alternatives. May be involved with international assignments.
  3. Increases the understanding and consistent application of company policies through training and communication programs. Identifies the need for new or revised policies; coordinates policy revisions and approvals. Interprets policy and may review personnel actions or decisions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation. Observes and promotes adherence to all ethical standards.
  4. Creates efficient HR administrative processes by applying continuous improvement measures and methods. Initiates and manages ad hoc teams to evaluates information needs, systems, and procedures to streamline and reduce time of administration or improve accuracy
  5. Recommends personnel actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods, policies, and procedures. Compiles diverse or complex data and prepares complex reports for department, division, or group managers or to meet applicable government reporting requirements.
  6. Maintains team leader and team member confidence and prevents the disclosure of confidential information. Conducts confidential internal investigations into a variety of Human Resources or other business matters as required. Prepares a strategy, collects and presents information, and represents the company at court or regulatory agency hearings.
  7. Studies existing and new legislation, audits current policies and practices, and obtains opinions from legal counsel to ensure compliance and to reduce potential company liability. Advises management on appropriate actions.
  8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing business or HR-related publications, establishing industry networks, and/or participating in professional associations
  9. Develop and support programs and procedures to meet facility objectives and targets for training. Key focus points may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Set the direction for training needs and develop training materials for manufacturing tasks, industry regulatory and quality assurance requirements, lean skills and other types of training.
  • Create training schedules that meet the needs of the various business units and product groups.
  • Conduct classroom sessions using a variety of presentation methods including lectures, role-play, discussions and facilitation. Develop and write course outlines, lesson plans, evaluation tools, visual aids and handouts for instructional use.
  • Stimulate continuous improvement thinking and coordinate activities across teams and support functions to drive continuous improvement sustained results. Project assignments include a variety of products and processes.

  • Bachelor's degree (BA) in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Six or more years of increasingly HR responsibility with 3 years of experience in training and development
  • Excellent classroom presentation and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated administrative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across an entire production floor.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 6 years
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