HR Business Partner

  • Spencer
  • Land Olakes Inc.
HR Business Partner

Position : HR Business Partner
Location : Spencer, Wisconsin, Dairy Plant
Company : A Fortune 250 Leader in the Dairy Industry

Role Overview : Join our team as an HR Business Partner and become a pivotal figure in fostering a culture of wellbeing and positive employee relations. In this role, you will partner with leadership and staff to navigate the complexities of HR functions, ensuring alignment with our strategic business objectiv es and contributing to our legacy of excellence.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Strategic Collaboration : Engage with leadership to proactively identify and implement solutions that address organizational needs.
  • Leadership Development : Empower and coach leaders to secure commitment and drive organizational performance.
  • Policy Education : Guide consistent enforcement of policies and union agreements, reinforcing a culture of positive employee relations.
  • Investigative Oversight : Lead thorough investigations and recommend actions that align with management's direction and company values.
  • Risk Mitigation : Analyze and interpret multifaceted situations, applying HR expertise to minimize organizational risk.
  • Compliance Partnership : Collaborate with EHS and plant leadership to ensure adherence to leave policies and legal requirements.
  • Legal Coordination : Work alongside the HR Leader to maintain compliance and manage responses to legal and policy inquiries.


Qualifications :
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, plus two years of HR Generalist/Business Partner experience. Alternatively, an Associate's degree with four years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • Preferred Experience : Prior experience in a unionized environment is highly advantageous.


Core Competencies :
  • Leadership : Demonstrated ability to inspire trust, unite teams, and execute key initiatives.
  • Communication : Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of leading change in a manufacturing setting.
  • Discretion : Adept at handling sensitive HR matters with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Adaptability : Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under pressure.


Work Schedule :
  • The role is primarily first shift hours, but requires flexibility to accommodate a three-shift operation, including occasional off-shift work for effective communication and engagement.


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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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