Human Resources Business Partner

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: 0-10%

Direct Reports: 0

Pay Range:  $62,800 – $90,000

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the country for which they are applying. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship at this time or in the future.  

Relocation: No

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Human Resources team, you will responsible for cultivating partnerships with distribution & operations leaders within the Menomonee Falls, WI location to continually enhance our ability to achieve results through people.  This role will promote Navico Group’s values in Menomonee Falls through human resources management - including performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, conflict management, and employee engagement.

The successful candidate will actively seek information to understand employees’ circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs, and assimilate this information to apply novel ways to manage through work problems and opportunities. 

Success in this role will require a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

•  Provide day-to-day human resources onsite support to employees with the underlying objective to strengthen employee relations and engagement to enhance a positive work environment.

•  Build and cultivate consultative relationships with respective leaders by meeting regularly and providing insight and guidance on maximizing team performance.

•  Manage and resolve employee relations issues within operations and distribution center. 

•  Counsel employees and managers on job related issues, including providing assistance to managers on performance improvement and disciplinary actions.

•  Conduct investigations and make recommendations based on findings by providing problem resolution through policies and procedures interpretation.

•  Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to assist in recruitment and selection processes as necessary and execute sourcing strategies, local career events, and local marketing campaigns.

•  Facilitate new hire on-boarding to ensure quick and effective assimilations to the company. 

•  Plan, organize, and lead local human resource activities, including participating in events committees for employee engagement events and community involvement events.

•  Consult and advise on cyclical human resource processes such as succession planning, talent reviews, performance reviews and the annual merit planning cycle.

•  Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions.

•  Utilize HRIS information and other business information to develop and provide reports; perform in-depth analysis for various HR programs and results.

•  Meet with employees, supervisors, and business leaders to address concerns, and mediate differences between employees and managers.

•  Partner with HR Shared Services and HR COEs on implementation of HR initiatives/services.

•  Collaborate with internal client groups to enhance organizational capability by delivering focused and targeted L&D initiatives.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

•  3+ years’ experience within a Human Resources team

•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work with employees, management, and governmental regulatory agencies

•  Proficient use of Outlook 365 & Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

•  Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities

•  Self-initiative and self-directive

•  Confidentially manage HR and Medical related information and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct 

•  Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations, i.e. OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, DOT and COBRA

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment beneficial

•  Some experience in a leadership-type role preferred

•  Proficient in an HRIS system preferred, experience with Workday HRIS and Dimensions timekeeping is a plus

Working Conditions:

The employee must be able to perform the below essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their job, absent undue hardship.

•  Office environment.  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at times 50% of the time.  

•  Distribution and manufacturing environment.  The person will spend about 50% of the time traversing throughout the distribution and manufacturing areas and will need to be comfortable doing so while adhering to safety standards

•  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.  

•  The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  

•  The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

•  While standard office hours are common, there may be a need for flexibility to accommodate meetings, training sessions, or urgent HR issues.

•  The position may require occasional day and/or overnight domestic and international travel by auto or airplane, up to 10% of the time Add Pay Verbiage

The hiring range for this position is $62,800 – $90,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group: 

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. 

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.  

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond. 

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you requir