Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description
Ingram Marine Group has an opening for a Human Resources Business Partner in the Reserve, LA office,  reporting to the Human Resources Director. Our environment thrives on collaboration, as this role serves as a  consultant on human resources related issues, including investigations, performance management, coaching,  development, organizational design and overall people strategy.  
We are looking for someone who can develop strong, collaborative business relationships across the  organization and serves as the main point of contact for people leaders, and associates at all levels. You will  work with senior leaders and assigned client groups to deliver value-added services that are aligned with the  business objectives of the company.
What you will be doing: 
Supporting and serving as “guardian” of the Ingram family culture and values 
Providing coaching and guidance to leaders and associates regarding employment issues, including, but not limited to, policy and procedure interpretation/application, performance management, corrective action, internal investigations, and separations  
Ensuring management decisions adhere to company policies, federal, state, and local laws, governmental rules, and regulations 
Conducting regular meetings with leaders and associates providing guidance to proactively monitor  effectiveness of HR policy and programs, identifying issues, addressing concerns, and providing  solutions, elevating when necessary 
Investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding associate relations issues, organization design challenges, engagement, and retention 
Partnering with HR Director/Manager to review employee engagement data to identify trends and recommending creative solutions for areas of opportunity 
Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of  associates, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partnering with legal department as needed/required 
Providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning 
Counseling and providing guidance to associates on general questions regarding company benefits  and HR related programs such as wellness, leaves of absence and medical benefits, elevating when needed 
Facilitating discussions and training classes for people leaders and individual contributors regarding change management initiatives and requirements 
Partnering with Talent Management team to assist in the development and facilitation of training and development initiatives identified by leadership to support business unit needs and company goals 
Partnering with Talent Acquisition team to provide guidance and support regarding talent acquisition decisions, including but not limited to assisting with candidate interviews, providing support and  guidance to hiring managers on selection of internal and external candidates, and informing TA team  of upcoming recruitment needs 
Partnering with HR team to review and make recommendations on compensation and processes 
Participating on cross-functional teams to ensure positive organizational change 
Conducting new associate orientation to present HR related policies and practices 
Providing response to unemployment requests for data and participate in unemployment hearings