Human Resources Partner

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.  SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. 
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S.  Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.  SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Human Resources Partner provides consultation and support to the Mobile Mill, helping ensure achievement of business objectives and goals. This role encompasses a wide range of HR activities including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance reviews, employee engagement, benefits and compensation administration, and talent management, to help ensure employees are trained and engaged, leveraging talents to meet business demands.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize experience in and knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support to line managers.
• Disseminate and adapt policies and guidelines to maintain HR transparency and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve the efficiency and quality of HR service to the organization.
• Work with employees to resolve any issues that arise, analyze data, and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Counsel employees (and potential employees/applicants) on benefit plan provisions so they make informed benefit decisions. Serve as contact for employees with benefit questions, and train employees to access the benefit system.
• Create and post position opportunities based on departmental and organizational needs.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts with hiring managers, schedule interviews, accept resumes and applications, interview, and assist with the final decision process.
• Ensure appropriate approvals for new hires, pay changes and other employee related updated are obtained.
• Act as a liaison between outside recruiting agencies and the company.
• Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures accurate and timely completion (i.e., three months, six months, one year, and yearly thereafter.)
• Assist with the development of strategies for career development and succession planning in line with global policies and guidelines.
• Act as liaison with other HR functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of human resources management including employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruiting, training, performance management, and leave administration.
• Good understanding of state and federal employment legislation, policies, and practices.

• Excellent understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.

• A successful record of handling multiple complex assignments simultaneously with the proven ability to prioritize, ensuring quality work product and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Enthusiasm, a proactive approach, a strong sense of urgency, a continuous improvement mindset, and flexibility/adaptability.

• Professionalism and ability to positively represent the Human Resources Department and the company in a variety of situations, internally and externally.

• Demonstrated ability to develop policies and programs to benefit internal customers and boost their user experience and work satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change effectively and support organizational transformation. A recognized “change agent.”
• Ability to employ a wide degree of creativity and latitude, which is expected in this role.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.

• Mid-level computer skills, including Microsoft products and HR software.
• Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Oracle knowledge and experience

Education and Experience

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of human resources experience at the HR Specialist/Generalist level or higher
• High school diploma

Preferred

• 10+ years of human resources experience at the HR Specialist/Generalist level or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or other relevant field
• HR certification(s)

WHAT WE OFFER
•    Bonuses
•    Profit sharing
•    401(k) with 5% employer match
•    10 paid holidays
•    Vacation
•    Excellent, affordable benefits
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Challenging and interesting work
•    Friendly and inclusive workplace
•    Global company committed to sustainability

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company. 
They shape our culture and characteristics.  They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.  Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind