Job Description

 JOB TITLE:      HR Business Partner

REPORTS TO:  Location VP and global HR VP (matrix)

 JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Business-Partner for location – builds strong relationships with leadership and employees at all levels to achieve successful business outcomes
• Manages various Human Resource plans and procedures and assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
• Directs hiring activities including development of job postings and job descriptions, resume review, coordination of hiring process to include participating in interviews and other related activities
• Active in annual budget planning process
• Facilitates Annual Performance reviews and Compensation programs
• Facilitates Talent Review and Development Plan programs
• Development of the apprenticeship program incl. coordination with external parties
• Drives HR special projects (like recruiting, personnel development, engagement…)
• Processes bi-weekly payroll (on an alternate basis) – Imports hours from time and attendance system, processes deductions, verifies payroll totals and processes garnishments and support orders.
• Involved in employee benefits design.  Works with brokers and carriers to obtain employee benefits, including health and dental insurance, and 401(k)
• Employee relations - Coaching, counseling, investigations, and conflict resolution at all levels
• Maintains Human Resource information system records and compiles reports from the database
• Working together with International HR-Team (foreign locations include Germany, China, Mexico)
• Expat management - coordination of German employee transfers by working with local management, managing all aspects of the recruiting, hiring, visa, onboarding and repatriation processes
• Manages small team
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Business/Related Field or equivalent job experience
• 5 years minimum in previous HR Generalist position - exposure to manufacturing environment
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR desirable
• Profound knowledge in recruiting and personnel development
• General payroll knowledge, Profound knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Computer proficiency in MS-Office and HRIS software (ADP desirable)
• Position may require occasional availability to work extended hours due to shift structure
• Service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Time management and organizational skills
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Interpersonal and coaching skills

 SALARY RANGE:         Based on experience and educational level

Company Description

IMS Gear is a leading company in gear and transmission technology - with international presence, as a partner for globally operating customers and with consistent innovation. We realize both standard components and complete gear solutions from development to manufacturing and logistics. Established 150 years ago, we have experienced continuous growth due to consistent customer orientation, profound competence in solving problems in an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies.