Join the Sigma Team – Where Careers Thrive!
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for aligning Human Resource (HR) programs and initiatives with company objectives for employees and management at our plant locations in OK, IA, VA, & CA. Works directly with the plant or facility Human Resource Managers to promote communication, compliance with Sigma policies and procedures, promote T&C best practices and collaboration, and generate integrated solutions that consistently focus on achieving HR and Sigma objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides direct coaching, feedback, and development to Human Resource Managers on all Human Resource-related issues.
- Promotes partnerships with the business, with a special focus on Plant DVPs, to deliver value-added services that reflect the business objectives of the company.
- Acts as an employee champion and change agent by ensuring successful implementation and adoption of programs and initiatives.
- Communicates and drives T&C strategy within client groups.
- When needed, handles escalated employee relations issues including conducting investigations, documenting pertinent information and recommending appropriate action and/or supervises others performing those activities.
- Partners with internal T&C client groups as needed for Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Communications, Safety, Talent, Culture Legal, etc. and performs or assists with related administrative efforts.
- Provides performance management guidance to line management including coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action, etc.
- Assesses team dynamics to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity/retention.
- Collaborates with Talent Acquisition on recruitment for all open positions within assigned business region.
- Identifies training and individual coaching needs for client groups and works with Learning & Culture team to develop solutions including measures of success to demonstrate ROI.
- Consults with Learning & Culture to provide input on organizational restructures, workforce planning and/or succession planning for client groups.
- Leads and/or participates with internal HR project teams for process improvement, new program design and implementation, or policy updates or changes.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and establishes schedules, work assignments, project plans, career development, performance goals and evaluations, alongside resolving disciplinary concerns, and/or termination of assigned personnel
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required or equilivant experience
- Five (5) years of human resources Business Partnership leadership and change management experience
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Human Resources certification preferred (e.g. SPHR or similar, PROSCI Change Practitioner)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- SAP HR system experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)
- Proven ability to motivate and otherwise lead and support the growth of a diverse group of direct reports
- Excellent change management skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with attention to details
- Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
- Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to build professional relationships with cross-functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
- Effective project management skills
Environmental/Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
- Able to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays up to 5 days at a time.
At Sigma, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We promote equity, inclusion, and belonging in all dimensions, including but not limited to gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and more. We celebrate individual differences and value the unique contributions of every team member. Sigma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
