HR Business Partner

Overview

At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly the globe, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and have created an environment that provides opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their careers.

We are currently searching for a talented HR Business Partner I at our Precision Products, Middletown, CT plant, to be a key part of our outstanding HR team.

The Human Resource Business Partner I (onsite) role will support a wide variety of human resources tasks and initiatives for the Precision Products business. Reporting to the HR Manager, this is a great opportunity for an HR professional to learn, develop and add value to a transforming organization. Responsible for a variety of assigned human resources administration programs or functions. Areas of concentration include recruitment, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.

• Provide support for Human Resource function including, but not limited to employee relations, staffing and talent development, benefits/payroll administration and employee engagement.
• Serve as a point of contact on HR topics, questions and issues for all employees and managers.
• Interface effectively with supervisors on their departmental staffing needs. Support new employee onboarding process.
• Assist in providing coaching and client support to supervisors on employee relations issues to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable treatment. Ensure that routine and complex employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved to drive a work environment that is compliant with Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Coach, advise, counsel, and provide candid constructive feedback to People Leaders.
• Maintain all HR systems and files with timely and accurate updates. Develop and maintain the facility employee personnel files, I-9 documentation, continual education support, training records, etc.
• Document and track procedures for on-the-job training.
• Create, implement and deliver training programs for varying levels of individuals. Assist with consulting with managers and supervisors to assess training needs and develop programs to match needs.

• Some knowledge of the general technical field of human resources and human resources practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.
• Requires fluent verbal and written communication skills, good problem solving and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 3 years of human resources work experience (may include internship experience).

• No travel required.
• Working conditions generally consist of office and shop floor environments; other than safety glasses, additional personal protective equipment generally not required.
• Weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.