Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Berlin Packaging
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Berlin Packagingis the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components.We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with30+ straight years of record growth.
Don't know what makes the rigid packaging industry special?Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day!Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too.
Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 1,000+ employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an "Anything is Possible!" mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin's profitable growth.
Now you understand why since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry!
And we're not done yet.
In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner, who will report to the Director, Human Resources. The HRBP will provide leadership, hands-on HR generalist support, and strategic HR partnership to assigned regions. This is both a strategic and tactical role providing HR consultation consistent with the Berlin Values. Based out of Fairfield, CA, travel is estimated at 20% and will vary based on the needs of our business.
Working at Berlin Packaging: We have a passion for building a winning team - hiring, training, and engaging a special group of people. We love working with our colleagues to accomplish amazing things for our customers, our suppliers, and ourselves. Our team is strong and embraces every day with a true spirit of excellence.
Key Accountabilities:

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• Be a trusted advisor, thoughtful sounding board, and business partner for the regional leadership team, and function as the expert on people and organizational issues.
  
• Translate the strategic and tactical business plans into strategic and operational HR plans.
  
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to identify and retain top talent in support of business initiatives.
  
• Assess employee engagement and develop action plans with leaders to ensure a positive, engaging and supportive work environment.
  
• Lead talent management efforts including talent assessment, succession planning, and strategic training and development to build a robust leadership pipeline.
  
• Serve as an advisor and coach to employees around career development and performance improvement.
  
• Manage and resolve complex employee issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations, as needed.
  
• Participate in recruiting and selection processes to include interview, selection, onboarding, and training of new hires.
  
• Primary point of contact for all day-to-day employee relations.
  
• Consistently ensure that employment policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and are consistent with the organization's values.
  
• Model the Berlin Values and serve as a champion for the Berlin Culture as defined in the employer and employee portions of the T-Chart.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  
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  • 4-year degree from an accredited University required. MBA and/or other advanced degree preferred.
    
  • SPHR certification a plus.
    
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience in high-volume, fast-paced, multi-site distribution or manufacturing environments.
    
  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, specifically California employment laws.
    
  • High-level of emotional intelligence and ability to influence. Effective communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
    
  • Leadership skills necessary to foster an environment that supports teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability while maintaining a high level of operating standards and profit performance.
    
  • Broad knowledge of HR practices including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, training, organizational development, compensation, and benefits,.
    
  • Excellent project management, prioritizing, organizing, and planning skills, with a focus on delivering high quality results.
    
  • Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate complex employee situations.
    
  • Ability to exercise sound independent judgement in establishing and maintaining good working relationship with management and employees at all levels.
    
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of financials.
    
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple issues of a sensitive nature.
    
  • Fluency in spoken and written Spanish a plus.
    
  • Ability to travel 20%.
    
    Working Environment:
    
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    • Hybrid work: in-office and remote work, per company policies
      
      Total Rewards:
      
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      • FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
        
      • Bonus Eligible: Management Bonus
        
      • Bonus Eligible: WINGS
        
        Berlin offers an outstanding compensation and benefits packageincluding profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance (including an HSA option and telemedicine), dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance (new!), employee discounts, employee referral bonus program, and, last but not least, flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care.
        Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard torace, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenshipstatus, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions),gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation,marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protectedmedical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or anyother characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances
        
        
      • This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
        
      • Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace
        
        The Company's Employee CCPA Notice is available below:
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