HR Business Partner

Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We're a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

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The Basics

Location: Kansas City, MO

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Days/Hours: Full time job working Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm. There could be some infrequent after-hours situations requiring attention

Software used: Microsoft Office programs

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Medical, dental and vision, all heavily subsidized by Bartlett
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance is paid by the company
• Short Term Disability (STD) insurance is available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with match
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you'll be doing:

The HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in supporting the HR team by actively working on recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, compensation, training, and employee development. This role is designed for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and will work closely with leaders and team members to create a positive and productive workplace.

Job Duties & Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to)

• Partner with business leaders, primarily located in the U.S., to understand the operational challenges and provide strategic HR support to meet business objectives.
• Lead and implement HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal requirements.
• Oversee the performance management cycle, assisting with performance check-ins, goal setting, and supporting employee development programs to enhance productivity and morale. Suggest improvements to process, as applicable.
• Coordinate learning and development events, identify skills gaps with management, design and deliver relevant sessions, and maintain records to ensure team members receive necessary training.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the recruiter to address staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. Actively recruit for assigned positions when recruiting volume is high and serve as a back-up to the recruiter.
• Assist with onboarding to ensure smooth transitions for new team members.
• Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Conduct investigations related to workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, and safety concerns, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Write internal documents and communications for team members.
• Serve as the main contact for team member inquiries on policies and procedures.
• Assist in executing the year-end compensation review process.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.

Skills / Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Professional designation (CPHR, SHRM) is preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in a HR Generalist/HR Business Partner capacity.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and consulting skills with the ability to influence others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to operational sites as needed (up to 15%).

Physical Demands and Requirements

• This job is not physically strenuous. You must be able to sit at a desk and utilize computers
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors
• This job is indoors in a controlled atmosphere with infrequent visits to the warehouse
• There will be minimal lifting of approximately 30 lbs.

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.