Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

 Location: Gainesville - Gainesville, GA, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Human Resources
Pay Range:  ($72,325.00 - $108,487.00)
Req ID: 24902 

PURPOSE: The SR. Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will work with their business partners to execute HR strategies focused on talent including organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Position will be based in Gainesville GA.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Acts as a primary point of contact to support employees and provide counsel and guidance to internal partners across the organization.
• Facilitates open, two-way, timely communication and collaboration, while building trust with employees and management.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and approachability for all employees.
• Coach and mentor frontline supervisors and managers to effectively lead and develop their teams.
• Handle personnel issues with confidentiality and respect and assists in employee relations investigations.
• Collaborates with leadership in support of change management initiatives along with ensuring the appropriate communication of these initiative.
• Works collaboratively with the Global HR team members to promote the consistent approach of HR practices throughout the organization.
• Serves as primary HR contact for leaders assisting with matters related to employee relations and employee engagement, and facilitates execution of activities with corporate HR functions including Compensation, Benefits, HR systems, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers in the interpretation of policies, procedures, programs, and applications related to new regulations and laws.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions and propose to business partners.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s 2025 Higher Standard Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing or Communications; SPHR/PHR  or SHRM-CP/SCP Certification preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in HR/Generalist capacity within in a manufacturing company preferred. Degree & experience combination will be taken into consideration.
• Strong initiative and solid judgment abilities/skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of HR activities,reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal Department as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & Word).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage competing demands, accept feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems; SuccessFactors preferred.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.