Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
6+ years of experience in human resources preferred.
HR certification is advantageous.
Proven ability to manage complex leave of absence processes.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Manage the leave of absence process and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
Develop data-driven HR strategies aligned with business unit goals.
Collaborate with HR centers of excellence for optimal strategy development.
Conduct regular meetings with management to analyze and improve HR initiatives.
Maintain awareness of business unit goals for effective staffing and succession planning.
Investigate allegations of workplace issues such as harassment and discrimination.
Facilitate effective employee relations and resolution of conflicts, including performance issues.
Benefits
Support for professional development and certification.
Collaborative work environment fostering employee engagement.
Opportunities for leadership and mentoring within HR functions.
Focus on employee safety and development within company strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manages the leave of absence (LOA) process, including coordinating with employees, management, and HR partners on leave requests, required documentation, and return-to-work plans while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Builds data driven human resource strategies aligned with the BU strategy.
Strategies must consider the safety, security and continued development of STIHL employees.
Partners with human resources centers of excellence to develop these strategies.
Regularly meets with management to assess and discuss appropriate human resources strategies designed to improve employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, and other human capital challenges. Also ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintains competency of each business unit's annual goals and mid-range plans, including BU manager performance goals, in order to facilitate long-term staffing, succession planning, and personnel development. Conducts thorough and objective internal investigations relating to sexual harassment claims, discrimination, and any other claims of unlawful/unethical treatment.
Promotes an issue free environment through regular, deliberate communications and trainings and by maintaining positive relationships with both management and employees.
Handles all employee relations issues such as counseling, dispute resolution, terminations and performance improvement plans.
Assists management in the effective administration of the organization's HR systems, tools, and practices.
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.
Specifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6+ years of related experience preferred.
HR certification preferred.
Experience managing leave of absence (LOA) processes, including coordinating leave requests, documentation, and return-to-work plans, and applying relevant laws and company policies.
Handles the most complex issues and problems and may consult with higher-level staff as needed.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
