Proto Labs, Inc Hiring for Global HR Business Partner – CONTRACT ( month) at Maple Plain, MN  Full Time

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels you are valued in the workplace. Do you not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire designers, engineers, developers, and creative thinkers who tackle their roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what they do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Global Human Resources Business Partner – Contract!

This is a temporary 3 month assignment. Hybrid role out of Maple Plain, MN.

As a Global HR Business Partner, you are responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. You will serve as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues and will act as employee champion and change agent for the organization. You will assess and anticipate your customers’ HR-related needs and communicate proactively with the HR team and business management. You strive to develop integrated solutions and formulate partnerships across the organization to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives. You will also maintain a continuous level of business literacy about the business units financial position, the short term and long term plans, the culture, and the organization’s competition.

You will:

• Provide HR management support for all employees for the assigned global customer group(s). Correspond effectively with managers and employees.
• Support strategic imperatives and deliver excellent internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Maintain an open door relationship with all levels of employees and provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
• Consult with management providing HR guidance as needed.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Support hiring process through participating in interviewing top talent to the organization.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, career counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to maintain a high level of employee engagement, increase productivity, and maximize employee retention.
• Provide guidance and input on business function restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for their customer group. Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of employee training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 7+ year’s progressive Human Resources Business Partner experience (global experience a bonus)
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state employment laws
• Strong conflict management and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop partnerships and gain support to achieve results
• The ability to effectively develop, and implement strategies to address competitive and complex business issues
• Flexible, adaptable and a proven ability to manage change in a growth oriented environment
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment
• The ability to take the initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation

Bonus points for:

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment
• HR certification (SPHR or PHR)

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer