Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit team atmosphere that comes with being a privately held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Our focus on our people and culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Principles of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring Our People, Centering on the Customer, and Preserving the Long Term Success and Legacy of Our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

The Associate HRBP for our largest manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Red Wing, MN is responsible for providing human resource support to the HRBP on the full spectrum of HR policies/practices/strategies.  Accountabilities include but are not limited to recruitment and onboarding, workforce planning, talent management, learning and development, change management, employee/labor relations, total rewards, benefits, performance management, communications and enhancing employee experience.  The Associate HRBP will maintain a strong knowledge base of regulatory requirements and human resource management trends in order to effectively provide counsel to business partners and drive continuous improvement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBLILITIES:

• Partner with management and HR team to provide input on strategic direction and overall talent strategies that support the culture, company direction, and the growth needs of the business and employees.
• Partner with management and HR team to execute change leadership & organizational effectiveness solutions to drive continuous improvement of people processes (e.g., employee engagement, communications, organization design, coaching, learning and development, career development consultation, succession planning, etc.)
• Provide assistance to the HRBP on assessing current and future organizational challenges and assist in designing/developing interventions to drive improvements.
• Partner with other HR functions and internal resources to execute corporate wide initiatives and business unit specific programs (e.g., workforce planning, performance management; compensation planning, employee incentive planning, talent reviews, succession planning, benefits, etc.)
• Participate in the identification, investigation and resolution of employee/labor relations issues, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps
• Assist HRBP to provide leadership for labor relations activities (e.g., contract interpretation, grievances, union/management meetings, arbitrations, negotiation prep, etc.)
  • Participate in hourly and salaried staffing activities including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, process efficacy analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resources management (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC, NLRB etc…).  Interpret appropriate laws and policies, apply knowledge by counseling management in a variety of situations, make recommendations regarding policies or procedures and ensure effective administration.
  • Maintain personnel records, employment reports, employment logs, government reports/records, placement records, seniority lists, posting process, absentee audit reports etc.
  • Engage in the community to further the deploy Red Wing Shoe Company's employment brand.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and 2 – 5 years human resource leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (union environment preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
 ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICAITONS:

• Experience in union work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and the ability to apply to complex organizational issues
• Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels both inside and outside the organization
• Working knowledge of organizational development, including organizational design, job design, succession planning, etc.
• Working knowledge of and experience in team dynamics, leadership development, employee relations, management/leadership effectiveness and facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience participating in and supporting LEAN initiatives.
• Flexibility of style and willingness to "roll up your sleeves and get it done"
• Ability to challenge the status quo and offer creative and different solutions
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail and process/program management skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and tasks insuring results are delivered on time and of high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage people, process and technology to drive improvements. 
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leadership to develop a culture of customer focus, innovation, collaboration, learning, excellence and openness.
• Ability to manage expectations of the business and business units.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with full MS Office Suite and HCMS.

 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•  Ability to effectively function in a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment
•  Ability to flex work schedule to meet business requirements

 Some travel (10%)
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office within a manufacturing facility
Frequent unplanned requests for assistance from internal and external customers

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information.  No agency calls please.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)