Job Description

FLSA: EXEMPT

SUMMARY

Provides human resource consultation and support to a designated business unit using knowledge of human resources practices and laws, company HR tools, practices and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

· Acts as a strategic and tactical HR partner to business leadership for all aspects of assigned groups of employees.

· Forms strong partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added services to management and employees.

· Possesses strong working knowledge of company’s benefit programs, HR policies and practices, HR systems and employee handbook in order to serve as the first point of contact for employees and business unit leadership for all HR matters.

· Possesses personal and professional credibility to serve as a coach and advisor to employees and members of the business unit leadership.

· Serves as an employee champion and change agent to ensure employee engagement.

· Administers HR policies and procedures while optimizing use of internal HR resources and systems.

· Responsible for recruiting for temporary employees, hourly positions and business unit staff directly using company approved tools and processes, or through staffing agencies and recruiters.

· Working with business unit leadership, provides workforce planning support and headcount management (planning, scheduling, forecasting) to business leadership.

· Analyzes trends relating to business unit employees and acts proactively to develop strategies to ensure productivity, engagement and team and individual performance.

· Identifies and proactively solves employee performance issues through coaching and engagement, or if appropriate, for the application of company disciplinary processes for business unit employees.

· Collaborates with the HR Center of Excellence for compensation, benefits, payroll, recruiting management, HRIS administration and policy management.

· Manages business unit salary planning and monitors individual compensation levels; recommends appropriate changes as appropriate following company practices, internal guidelines and policies using company tools and processes established by the HR Center of Excellence.

· Maintains knowledge about the business unit strategies, financial drivers, KPIs and short-range and long range plans as they affect human resources and workforce planning.

· Collaborates with internal HR resources for technical and leadership training, employee development, coaching and performance management.

· Works closely with business unit and organizational development director, plans for succession planning and employee development.

· Ensures personal and company compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and company policies directly or in collaboration with the HR Center of Excellence.

· Collaborates as appropriate with internal or external resources for OSHA reporting, workers compensation, safety and audits.

· May represent Company at employee related hearings and investigations

· Occasional travel as required; reliable attendance is a must.

· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS- Establishing and maintaining harmonious professional relations by demonstrating respect for and sensitivity to others. Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

· VALUES AND ETHICS- Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

· WRITING SKILLS - Producing clear, concise, logical and grammatically correct written material in English. Using a variety of writing styles and approaches in English as appropriate to the circumstances and the intended readership.

· LEADERSHIP- Ability to influence and drive change and adapt to an evolving organization through engagement, transparent communication and collaboration. Must possess the ability to work with senior management and work on both strategic and tactical issues simultaneously

· MANAGEMENT- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

· PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and personnel information systems.

· HIGH LANGUAGE SKILLS- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

· BASIC MATH SKILLS- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

· HIGH REASONING ABILITY-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· COMPUTER SKILLS- Microsoft Office, HRIS,

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Minimum of 3 years experience in Human Resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Does not directly supervise staff

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes;

· Travel- employee must be able and willing to travel to remote locations via air and motor transportation

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Employee will follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules that are set forth by the company.

Comments

This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will be performed by the incumbent(s).

This job description also complies with the Corporate Regulations (Policies, Coordination Standards and Competence Regulations of the Group, Division and Location).

Company Description

Franke is a world leading provider of products and solutions for residential kitchens, professional foodservice and coffee preparation established in 40 countries. At Franke, we want to make everything we do wonderful - from what we manufacture and design, to the way we deal with our partners, customers and each other. Franke Foodservice Systems is the world’s leading provider of kitchen equipment, supplies and a broad range of services for leading restaurant chains. Serve up wonderful moments with our foodservice Systems.