Sr. HR Representative (11128) at USPRO

Sr. HR Rep
Endicott, NY 
Duration: 3 month contract (possible temp to perm)

Job Description:

• Supports over 1,400 non-unionized employees and includes manufacturing, engineering, program management and functional resources:
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
• Leverage data and insights to assess site climate and implement short- and long-term HR initiatives, in partnership with HR Business Partners and local leadership, to mitigate risks and improve business performance.
• Manage performance improvement plans, grievances, claims, investigations and terminations, in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Ethics, Security and other key stakeholders.
• Coach leaders on performance management, inclusion, change management and other actions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. HR Business Partners, Talent Management, DEI, HR Analytics) to develop and deploy strategies that address site needs.
• Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs; seek new innovative ways to automate and streamline HR processes.
• Lead and support special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have strong experience in complex investigations, organizational diagnostic skills and developing creative solutions to work environment challenges:  
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Must have experience in coaching and developing leaders  
• Must have the ability to build relationships and influence
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6+ years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.