Human Resources Business Partner

Fluidra is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the North American team at our Salt Lake City, UT office.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Reporting to the Director, HR Operations, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position requires a talented, driven, experienced HR professional who can work closely with management across all key HR areas as a business partner to assess and anticipate HR-related needs in order to develop creative and proactive solutions.

Based in our Salt Lake City, UT office, this highly visible role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day HR operations and providing general HR support including timekeeping, recruiting production level employees, onboarding, benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, training, recognition programs, event coordination, values and culture for 250+ employees at our Utah site.

The HRBP will be a driven, self-starter demonstrating expertise across all HR functions This position must be able to utilize core skills such as communication, influencing, facilitation, problem resolution and critical thinking to implement HR initiatives and resolve HR concerns.

The HRBP will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business unit and serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. To be successful in this role, the HRBP must work to understand the business and the needs of the business partners and demonstrate a high level of independence and resourcefulness. Additionally, you will: 

• Develop and implement HR practices and objectives that create a high performing, employee-centric culture that emphasizes our cores values and supports our business goals.
• Provides HR expertise in employee relations, policy guidance & interpretation and compliance.
• Manages and participates in facilitation/problem resolution on issues related to employee relations, performance management, FMLA/ADA/leaves of absences, and employee discipline; advises both employees and management on employee relations policies, procedures, and documentation; researches, identifies, and analyzes specific employee relations concerns and makes appropriate recommendations to managers.
• Conducts regular meetings with business unit leaders to review metrics, employee concerns, employee development & performance, terminations/exits and other changes impacting the employees in the department.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, corrective actions). Assists in the coordination of the company-wide performance review process.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• In partnership with the Americas Talent Acquisition team, develops terms for new hires, promotions and transfers, including the job description and offer letter.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business unit.
• Effectively creates highly professional written and oral HR communications, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, public speaking, ER investigations, report writing, and maintain professional interactions with all levels of employees.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Utah and federal employment and wage/hour laws
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with business site leaders
• Collaborative team member able to work cross-functionally and independently
• Approachable, professional, positive attitude that leads to the creation of effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong desire to consistently perform at high levels, achieve the best, and motivate others.
• Works and inspires others to work at high performance levels; creates an environment that cultivates employee pride of ownership in their work and an environment emphasizing teamwork
• High integrity, capable of maintaining confidentiality, worthy of trust; credibility is built upon integrity and professionalism
• Actively listens, translates, and reacts objectively, even in stressful interchanges
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written; able to facilitate and influence actions
• Strategic thinker but detailed operator; demonstrate solid judgment, plan and accomplish goals, and champion ethical business practices at all times
• Ability to work in a demanding and dynamic fast paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to complete assignments within specified time frame; must be willing to work, not delegate essential elements of the role
• Has a passion for process improvement and ways to see and do things differently to best meet the needs of our business and our internal customers
• Must have experience in handling and resolving complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Must have experience in handling and resolving FMLA/ADA/Accommodations

WHAT WE SEEK

• 7+ years’ experience as a HR Generalist or other exempt level HR role
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong project management, presentation and facilitation skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree required (major in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Management or related field)

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Paid vacation
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA? 

We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Offering an extensive array of quality‐designed pool and spa equipment, our portfolio includes some of the most trusted brands in the business: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names.

Recognized as the foremost provider of reliable and visionary pool equipment, our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody the passion for results, teamwork, and user focus that get us there.

In the pursuit of product excellence, Fluidra takes its corporate values to heart.  We implement these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork, learn and adapt, excellence and Innovation.

For a deeper dive into our corporate culture, click here.