People Business Partner II

Location: Waukegan, IL

Salary Range: $84,000 to $101,000

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at
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Summary:

We are looking for a strong Human Resources professional to join our team at SKF in Waukegan, IL. This role will serve as the HR Leader for the facility. Our facility is part of the SKF Industrial business and consists of approximately 110 employees, including 40 union employees. This highly motivated individual will advise leaders on complex strategic operational and business goals and be skilled at incorporating relevant tools to facilitate solutions with consideration beyond the local site. This role will report to the Senior Warehouse Manager. This position requires the candidate to be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert for full value chain of HR related initiatives.
  
  
  
• Labor/Union experience is required.
  
  
  
• Supports organizational development consulting, project management, and specialist expertise required for change management and leadership development projects
  
  
  
• Re-directs processing operational administration, transactions, and daily employee interactions to People Services Center.
  
  
  
• Partners with factory leadership with consulting, project planning, implementation, coaching and people development
  
  
  
• Consults with HR and factory leadership to identify key areas of focus for the site through needs analysis
  
  
  
• Implement and support site Ethics and compliance engagement activities to include communication and promotion, training, acknowledgement, disclosure, investigation and follow up.
  
  
  
• Strategic headcount planning, talent management, workforce development and succession planning.
  
  
  
• Promotes talent management tools, training, and processes including performance management and development planning.
  
  
  
• Provides coaching and counsel to leaders and employees on HR programs, policy and procedures, conflict resolution, change management, diversity and inclusion to promote a fair and equitable work environment
  
  
  
• Responsible for weekly payroll administration.
  
  
  
• Assist with coordinating compensation cycle, salary administration programs and annual performance management processes
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
  
  
  
• 7+ years of previous HR management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  
  
  
• 3+ years of prior Union experience is required. Comprehensive experience in collective bargaining, union grievances, step discipline, FMLA and STD.
  
  
  
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and credibly.
  
  
  
• Self-starting individual who possesses resiliency and adaptability to solve problems.
  
  
  
• Ability to discern priorities and remain organized as business needs evolve.
  
  
  
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and possess the courage to intervene.
  
  
  
• Prior experience in warehouse environment a plus but not required.
  
  
  
• Prior experience with SAP Success Factors, Kronos (UKG), and Ceridian Dayforce a plus but not required.
  
  
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.
Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.
?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Senior Warehouse Manager

Location: Waukegan, IL

Job ID: 21352

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