HR Business Partner - Operations

Job Description:

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.

We're looking for an HR Business Partner who helps build and maintain operational efficiency and effectiveness within a lean HR team. Partners with Operations and HR Director on daily operational matters to support HR initiatives and specific business unit needs. Primary contact for local Operations managers and employees. Drives administration and coordination of HR programs and processes and seeks process improvement, standardization, and automation.

What You'll Do:

• Support management in areas such as performance management, employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning
• Actively lead and facilitate recruitment efforts
• Participate and help drive Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers providing advice and direction regarding general day to day employee relations, compensation, MTS policies and procedures
• Independently solves challenges, generating innovative ways to business problems working with talent
• Administer existing HR programs within established guidelines
• Support and actively participate in HR initiatives
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Assist with HR compliance audits
• Provide proactive feedback to HRD regarding potential policy issues, modifications, and/or concerns
• Support existing and new training or development programs
• Ensure the business applies and demonstrates the core values of ITW

What You Bring:

• Bachelor Degrees in HR or related field
• HR Certification(s) a plus
• 5-7 years progressive HR experience
• Experience of working in a global matrix organization is preferred
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and remain organized to accomplish work to meet deliverables in a timely andaccurate manner
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, competing demands and unexpected events
• Develops strong working relationships with managers and employees
• Displays a positive attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills and openness to coaching
• Offers suggestions and process improvements
• Acts as a professional team player
• Applies general deductive and inductive reasoning to of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of relevant national and local laws relating to employment issues
• Demonstrates the ability to solve issues through problem definition, data collection and appropriate action taking

Best in Class Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved and Give Back:

MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Physical Demands (US only):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

$92,000 - $130,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.