Human Resources Business Partner - Eastern U.S. Status: Full-Time / Permanent / Exempt Location: Remote ( must be located in an EST state ) Travel: 50-75% within assigned region Salary: $100,000-$120,000 Per Year + Annual Bonus Overview: As the member of a high performing team, the HRBP will serve as a business partner and subject matter advisor to the business, supporting and promoting Employee Engagement, Continuous Improvement (Lean Sigma), Customer Experience and Sustainability (Safety + Environmental + Profitability); such that we are able to achieve our strategic metrics, and be the leading a national brand. Essential Functions of the Role: Employee Relations / Engagement Respond to employee relations matters including; investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, discipline, and documentation; train managers as needed Partner with Chief People Officer and executive management re: employee engagement (GALLUP); administer annual engagement survey, analyze data, and align results to strategic goals Research and make recommendations regarding existing and new policies and procedures Be apprised regarding evolving legislation and regulations, Federal, State and Local, make recommendations accordingly Provide pre and post-support for acquisitions Perform Exit Interviews; track and respond to findings and make recommendations as needed Maintain high level of confidentiality in personnel data, terminations, legal actions, and related activity Support on-boarding processes and ensure compliance and consistency Benefits Partnering with Sr. HR Administrator and benefit/ brokerage firm, respond to employee benefit questions and resolve issues, identify repeat issues, and recommend countermeasures to eliminate said issues Manage employee benefits orientation program and open enrollment Audit and approve monthly benefits bills, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, FSA, Life, AD&D Manage Workshare program Compliance Create and/or revise job descriptions, acting as subject matter advisor for management; draft Score Cards (in accordance with WHO method) for newly hired persons eligible to receive performance bonuses Manage company’s LOA programs, i.e. FMLA, state mandated paid LOA, STD, coordination of Worker’s Compensations LOA w/ state mandated programs, ADA, etc.; responding to requests, sending required paperwork, tracking time; act as advisor to management and employees Manage administration of and adherence to Drug-Free and Reasonable Suspicion program, as well as Substance Abuse Program and Return-To-Work programs Act as a back-up for the company’s Risk & Compliance Manager, including but not limited to claims administration, claims management, etc. Produce compliance reports for EEOC, EEO-1, etc. Partner with management and select employees regarding visa applications (excluding H2B) Draft and maintain Standard Work for HR processes Maintain the HR playbook Other Partner drafting and issuing of HR related communications Support HR projects and initiatives Other duties as deemed necessary by business needs and management. Decision-Making Authority: Autonomy on basic employee relations matters; partner with the Chief People Officer for more complex ER issues. Vendor billing, escalate as needed Working Relationships: Internal: HR department, Executive Management, Branch Management, Field, Admin & Contract Employees External: Vendors, Employment Attorney, and DOL Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 lbs. and navigate/use computer system. Mental and Visual Demands: Flow of work and nature of duties involves normal coordination of mind and eyes much of the time. Qualifications for the role: