Human Resources Business Partner

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Scope:

Essential role driving the daily operations of the Human Resource function for the Scottsville Manufacturing Operations, ensuring seamless integration of HR strategies with business objectives and goals.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner is an employee facing role providing a professional level of partnership to employees and people leaders. Key areas of focus, either directly or in collaboration with COEs, include talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, employee engagement and development, policy implementation, compensation administration, employee communications, and regulatory compliance. This position is pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment between employees and leadership, enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement across the site.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Assess and anticipate HR-related needs, proactively soliciting support for HR initiatives to help reach business objectives and KPIs as identified in the Company’s Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics (VMOST).
• Support partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. 
• Ensure consistent employment and disciplinary practices in compliance with Company policies and labor law.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards COEs to ensure effective management of the entire talent lifecycle. 
• Partner collaboratively with EHS, Workers Compensation and Leave Management to ensure policies, practices and measures are in place to address long and short-term absences appropriately. 
• Conducts comprehensive new hire orientation sessions to ensure employees are well-informed of company policies, procedures and culture. 
• Advises supervisors, managers, and employees on consistent application of established policies and practices.  Communicates policy changes or clarification as needed. 
• Ensure continual employee performance improvement, engagement, and retention, driving processes to facilitate progress. 
• Ensure alignment with succession and high potential planning in line with the defined strategy and needs of the business. 
• Consult with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolve through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. 
• Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. 
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Stays abreast of changes in laws, case law, regulations, policies, and programs relevant to employee relations and employment practices.
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the site or business unit(s) supported. 
• Champion a culture of connection and belonging across the site, fostering an environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and engaged in their work and community.
• Participate in cross-functional business project teams which are impactful for the overall business. 
• Complete special projects and other duties as required.

Travel: 

This position may require local or global travel as needed, less than 5%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of US and NY employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Pragmatic problem-solving ability.
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills. 
• Core competencies:  Project Management, Teamwork, Results, Departmental Impact, Self-Awareness
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize own workload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to guide others through influence, coaching and mentoring. 
• Ability to exercise effective judgment and sensitivity to changing needs and business situations.
• Collaborative results-driven approach.
• Thrives in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Demonstrates CVI core values: Dedicated, Inventive, Partners, Friendly and Doing the Right Thing.

Work Environment:

• General office environment requiring frequent interaction with employees in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noisy conditions. 
• Prolonged use of a PC, laptops, display screens and mobile phone.
• Ability to work irregular hours to meet the needs of a 24/7 business to achieve required performance. 

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a generalist or similar role. 
• Strong coaching, influencing and relationship management skills within a management population.
• Proven track record of effectively resolving complex employee relations issues, including conducting thorough investigations and implementing appropriate resolutions.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement and development, compensation and benefits administration, employee communications, and regulatory compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related field required, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential strongly preferred.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

 For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $60,433.00 and $80,577.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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