Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Job Location: RFI Stuttgart, AR Office

RICELAND

FAMILY FARMER OWNED

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner is a strategic role responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing human resource policies that align with organizational goals and improve the employee work environment. This role requires a deep understanding of both technical and business human resources knowledge. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential to effectively interact with employees at all levels and influence organizational outcomes.

Job Duties
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructurings, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 8 years Human Resources experience required
• Experience in resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Skills and Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with Human Resources software.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Company Benefits and Incentives
• Medical insurance with low premiums
• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
• Vision insurance with low premiums
• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
• Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
• Long term disability
• Free short-term disability
• Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
• Critical illness insurance
• Employee assistance program through Lincoln Financial
• 401K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
• Paid training programs.
• PTO and Holiday Pay

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.