Senior HR Business Partner

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Job description

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands - including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what's possible for a sustainable world.

Job Summary:

This position functions as the key HR strategic business partner with business leadership teams within the Commercial HVAC plant in La Crosse, WI. This role will develop and execute critical business and organizational strategies, lead union negotiations, labor management and strategic support for both salaried and hourly roles.

Responsibilities:

* Be a credible coach and confidante to these leadership teams, as well as a strong employee advocate
* Provide leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change, human capital, employee engagement etc.
* Understands the points of connection between the business strategy and the people strategy; Provides alternative insights and options into key business issues.
* Foster a positive working relationship with union team to meet the needs of the plant.
* Develop and execute HR plans, processes, and programs aligned with business objectives, including organizational design, succession planning, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, employee engagement and communications
* Provide guidance to leadership on talent management/development and succession planning to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business
* Serve as expert in change management processes to positively impact organizational effectiveness; provides guidance and coaching to leadership team on change management;
* Drive and enable cultural transformation to support a Diverse and Inclusive environment.
* Develops a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the organization
* Collaborates with other sector HR leaders to share best practices, critical needs issues, and sector initiatives.
* Provides coaching and guidance to managers on organizational development related matters, including organizational analysis, strategy, structure and key processes to support organizational/business needs
* Builds and supports an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and path towards our desired culture
* Coaches and advises on appropriate total rewards strategies, programs, and tools to enhance organizational performance and employee engagement
* Focuses on operational excellence through innovation, efficiency, process excellence, and accountability.
* Will lead plant HR team.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
* 10-15 years' experience in the Human Resources Function
* 5 - 10 years; experience in Labor Relations/Union Relations
* Must possess strong skills/experience in business partnering
* Demonstrated strategic thinking and delivery with proven, measurable results for managing change.
* Strong talent management, leadership development, performance management, and org dev. experience.
* Demonstrated success in creating an environment of trust with clients where integrity is unquestioned; can effectively utilize negotiation and conflict resolution skills when needed
* Ability to analyze HR metrics for use in developing goals and driving key business strategies and objectives
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills with all levels of the organization required
* Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures business compliance
* Preferred SPHR/PHR certificate
* Proficiency in using Microsoft software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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