Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary
The Sr HR Business Partner (Sr HRBP) will influence and lead the development and implementation of HR programs and processes for the Minneapolis, MN, Savannah, GA and Tampa, FL plant locations. The SR HRBP will be primarily located in Savannah, GA with travel to Tampa and Minneapolis. You will partner with leaders to identify and drive innovative solutions for Organizational and HR initiatives across the network. The Sr HRBP will drive developmental processes internal/external to the function, act as a change agent, and execute talent initiatives consistent with long-term business objectives.
As the Sr. HRBP, you will be responsible for ensuring consistent and equitable application of organizational policies and procedures across a functional area or location(s). In this role, you will champion the employee experience by ensuring positive employee/labor relations and communications, and maintaining compliance with all legal, regulatory and corporate requirements within the function. Utilize HR Acumen to make decisions and recommendations regarding employees and the application of processes, policies and practices. A successful candidate in this space will demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguity within a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
25% - Strategic Business Partner: Contribute to the business objectives by helping business leaders identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes. Act as a liaison between the operations and HR to ensure HR services are aligned with the needs of the business and identify new opportunities where HR can add value to the business. Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Participate in HR project teams and programs.
20% - Execution and understanding of business goals to facilitate the design & implementation of new approaches, policies and procedures that affect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of the HR function within the company.
20% - Responsible for continued development of HR Business Partners, Sr HR Partners, and HR Partners throughout the HR Operations organization.
10% - Ensure consistent application of all corporate and plant policies, collective bargaining agreements and/or plant practices. Communicate HR programs and policies to plant staff and address all related questions. Conduct investigations of potential violations of company policies.
10% - Provide expert advice and coaching where appropriate. Ensure that strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization. Identify and resolve employee issues through regular contact with all employees.
10% - Partner with the business leader(s) to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure current and future performance standards are met. Champion the Talent Management Process and ensure timely, accurate and fair assessments of employee performance are conducted per the corporate guidelines. Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the business objectives.
5% - Perform other duties as assigned.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related discipline is required
5+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in exempt level manufacturing or industrial unionized Human Resources positions
5+ years of demonstrated Labor relations experience required
Management experience of HRBPs, Generalists or HR Managers.
Multi-site leadership experience
50% minimum travel required
Advanced Training & Development skills
Advanced HR and Business Acumen
Advanced Employee Relations skills
Advanced knowledge of Federal & state employment law
Knowledgeable in Workers Compensation and OSHA reporting, regulations, and compliance
Under This Roof, We Also Value
SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification is preferred
Proficiency in Google suite
*Relocation assistance may be provided.
Physical Demands
Ability to walk the plant floor regularly
Ability to climb stairs and ladders
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.
