People and Culture (HR) Business Partner

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

You will be a vital member of the Pasco Operations team and provides insight and leadership in driving improved performance through employee engagement, development, and training. Responsible for all Human Resource functions at the site level and serves as a consultant and coach to managers and supervisors. Areas of responsibility include recruiting, on-boarding, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, change management and communication. Participate in corporate-wide initiatives and projects with other division HR professionals. Responsible for implementing and managing human resources policies and programs to achieve stated company and HR objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Serve as a partner to the Pasco leadership team in providing thoughtful input on business issues and people related actions.

Direct talent management for exempt and non-exempt staff, to include: recruiting, applicant tracking, compensation analysis, and onboarding.

Facilitates organizational development efforts to include succession planning, development planning, goal setting, performance management.

Respond to employee concerns, EEO, ADA and unemployment claims.

Manage employee investigations to resolve workforce situational issues, including gathering appropriate documentation, conducting confidential employee interviews, and advising management regarding results. Provide recommendations for resolution based on investigatory outcomes; actively participate in administering resolution through employee/supervisor counseling, documenting, as applicable.

Act in a consulting capacity to company leadership in the areas of promotion, demotion, transfers, layoffs, terminations, resignations, and employee relations.

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws such as FLSA, Equal Employment, ADA, FMLA, as well as compliance to internal policies and procedures by advising management and counseling employees regarding policy compliance as well as consulting legal as directed. Responsible to ensure that all employee data supports legal requirements and required reporting.

Proactively drive positive employee relations, including identifying and implementing employee engagement initiatives.

Manage administrative tasks including but not limited to administering the wage and performance review process, maintaining job descriptions, coordinating all leaves of absence requests, coordinating drug screening processes, conducting exit interviews, maintaining employment data and reports, preparing attendance records and disciplinary warnings.

Implement established HR policies, procedures, handbooks and initiatives. Provide input, recommendations and feedback for the development of new approaches, policies, and procedures.

Assist in developing standard HR processes for continuous improvement. Manage activities in accordance with current practice.

Oversee workers compensation claims administration and return to work transitions in accordance with relevant laws and company policies and procedures.

Oversee the maintenance of employee records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments within the company, to include but not limited to: personnel files, benefit participation documents, HIPAA files, and I-9 records.

Assist in compiling annual human resources budget information. Manages site HR budget within approved levels.

Performs other related duties or projects as required and assigned

Required Skills/Competencies

Ability to build constructive and effective relationships across the organization

Shows consistency between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing so

Demonstrates influence by asserting his/her ideas and opinions

Ability to create clear and concise presentations to support ideas and address issues

Clearly describes the implications of data or ideas when presenting

Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and coach others in addressing concerns

Education Required

A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent experience.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years of experience working as an HR Business Partner, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.

Physical/Work Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods, working at a desk and/or attending meetings.

Use various computer and office equipment as well as be able to move throughout the office and manufacturing area in order to talk/hear or otherwise communicate with employees, management, customers, vendors, and others.

Noise level in the work environment ranges from quite to loud.

Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the plant floor.

Travel Required

Yes, up to 10% of time traveling

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Vacation or PTO: During initial year of employment: Up to 80 hours of vacation, which will be prorated based upon start date. After initial year of employment, earn 136 vacation hours.

Sick Time: Per Washington State law, one hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, with the ability to roll over up to 144 hours into the next year.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision benefit options beginning first day of employment.

Long Term Disability and Company Provided Life Insurance Policy for all employees

401K eligibility on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Permobil offers Safe Harbor matching, with immediate vesting.

Holidays: 10 paid company holidays per year.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

   Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

   We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

   We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

   you’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

Information

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021

https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/

https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/