HR Business Partner I or II

Human Resources Business Partner McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Collegedale, TN, Manufacturing Human Resources department. The role involves: - Building strong relationships with the internal business unit they support and acquiring a deep knowledge of the business unit, key employees, and business processes. - Acting as a single point of contact for all leaders and employees in the business unit. - Advising on human resources-related issues and delivering value-added services to the business unit. - Working in conjunction with business leaders and employees to promote positive employee relations. - Partnering with senior HR staff and legal counsel, if necessary, to ensure appropriate governance, compliance, and risk management. - Ensuring the selection of key talent, both internally and externally, for assigned business unit. - Identifying talent gaps and development areas across the business unit to build the workforce needed to achieve company strategic goals. - Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to business leaders (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action, etc.). - Assisting business leaders in the facilitation and accomplishment of goal setting and development plans. - Functioning as an objective consultant to business leaders with regard to organizational issues which impact people (organizational structure, managing change, promotions, job profiles, career, succession planning, etc.). - Anticipating, identifying, and proactively communicating human resource-related gaps and needs as it relates to the business unit. - Collaboratively developing integrated business solutions to improve processes. - Measuring, analyzing, and evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs and processes to assist business leaders. - Supervising an HR Assistant and being responsible for the overall direction and coordination of HR services for the business unit they support. - Managing projects that are assigned (e.g. HR process improvements, training and development, compensation reviews, merit recommendations, turnover analysis, etc.). - Presenting key findings and results from projects to stakeholders. - Promoting teamwork and information sharing across departments. - Assisting with facilitating team meetings and training programs. - Driving implementation of key HR initiatives. Required qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. - 2 years of full-time experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Learning and Development professionals or related experience. - Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean principles and tools). - Knowledge and understanding of employment and labor laws. - Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite). - Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills. - Ability to negotiate with and influence others. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong analytical skills. - Excellent presentation skills. Preferred qualifications: - Certification in HR Field (i.e. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SWP) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment. - 3-5 years of full-time experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner. - Advanced degree in human resources or related field. - Experience developing/implementing a strategic workforce planning. - Experience or training implementing a Lean culture in a manufacturing environment. - Training or certification conducting investigations (employment related). Benefits: - Competitive weekly pay. - Profit-sharing cash bonus program. - 401(k) with matching contributions. - 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.). - Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan. - Supplemental plans, including life insurance. - Fully-paid parental leave. - Health Center and Pharmacy. - Tuition reimbursement. - Credit Union. - Exercise and recreation facility. - Wellness programs with incentives. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-04