Human Resources Manager - #247155

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Position is on-site Monday – Friday at our distribution center.

Work Hours: Will include day and evening hours, as we run 1st and 2nd shift.

What's in it for you?

• Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages.
• 40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online).
• Lifestyle Benefit program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities.
• Pay-for-Performance performance management program and company bonus payout eligibility
• 401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on: Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!
  
  

Position is on-site Monday – Friday at our distribution center.

Will include day and evening hours, for 1st and 2nd shift coverage.

JOB MISSION:

Serve as the primary, on-site HR Business Partner for our Salt Lake distribution center. Utilize a true hands-on approach to provide HR support to leaders and associates while supporting the overall strategic initiatives of the organization.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide proactive, day-to-day guidance and support of distribution/manufacturing operations on strategic HR initiatives, including staffing, training and development, compensation, benefits, communications, and associate engagement.
• Actively engage in daily operations issues from a human resource perspective ensuring strategic initiatives are understood and implemented. Identify opportunities and implement change to positively impact and move the business forward.
• Enhance associate job satisfaction by identifying and responding to concerns and creatin an environment that promotes associate engagement.
• Investigate and respond to employee relations issues in a thoughtful and pro-active manner. Coach and advise leaders on employee relations issues.
• Oversee the performance management process including coaching, performance improvement plans, career development plans, and succession planning for the assigned facility.
• Partner with HR Managers around talent review process for the assigned business units. Partner with the training and development team to share data gathered during talent review sessions to inform strategy and direction of offerings.
• Partner with HR Managers to provide compensation support including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions, and job re-leveling.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Position is on-site Monday – Friday at our distribution center.
• Fluent written and oral communication in English; Spanish preferred.
• 5-8 years of HR experience including associate relations, talent development & performance management.
• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing or similar environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated excellent project management skills; ability to multi-task.
• The ability to work collaboratively and forge strong relationships is critical.
• Established facilitation and mediation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products.
  
  

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.