Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description
The Human Resources Business Partner performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas:
employee relations, training, labor relations, affirmative action and employment equity program, benefits management, onboarding and policy implementation. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization. The role will be based in Monticello, Iowa and is an onsite role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action. Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions
Acts as an employee relations specialist
Will lead Employee Engagement activities
Will lead drive the overall Employee Experience
Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification;
periodically audits Forms I-9
Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner (i.E., three months, six months, one year and yearly thereafter)
Updates, monitors and maintains eligible salary adjustments/increases based on three- and six-month and one-year evaluations
Handles employee relations counseling
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals
Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed
Facilitates or provides training (including orientation) to the workforce
Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs