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Human Resources Business Partner

What we want you to do and what you need in order to do it.

Our Mission is to provide customer satisfaction by maintaining an environment dedicated to quality, capability and timeliness. The position requires the use of your education and experience to help accomplish our Corporate Mission and grow our business.

Our Culture is designed to foster team skills as well as individual skills. Each employee will be evaluated on his/her contribution to the team as well as his/her individual contribution towards attaining corporate goals. Training in both technical and general business knowledge will be provided for as long as you work for our team.

We expect you to maintain separation between personal and business responsibilities to allow for proper focus on the task at hand. A well-developed work ethic and task orientation will ensure quality service and timely delivery to our customers.

Our management structure is relatively flat and our style is relaxed and open. New ideas and cross-functional thinking are encouraged and most importantly, management will listen. We provide the tools to support our expectations and promote team and individual success. Metrics are used to ensure corporate goals are met and customer satisfaction is guaranteed.

We have an opening for a full-time Human Resources Business Partner offering a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent life-work balance. The successful candidate will have a strong HR background to manage all day-to-day HR operations and serve as a partner to the executive team.

Are you an experienced Hands-On Human Resources Business Partner looking for a role where you can develop your leadership potential, work in a team environment, and be valued? Essco Calibration Laboratory (www.esscolab.com), New England’s largest and most diverse calibration and repair laboratory, is seeking a key contributor to join our team! Great opportunity to work for a long-standing company that truly cares and values their employees and provides great opportunity for growth.

This position will be the sole HR professional at the company and will require someone with a strong HR background to manage all day-to-day HR operations and serve as a partner to the executive team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Compliance - Stay current on federal, multi-state and case law changes, regulatory updates, and other legislative issues. Advise management on any necessary actions. Maintains HR policies and Employee Handbook.
  • Payroll/Compensation- Process bi-monthly payroll, maintain employee data and reporting, assists with the monitoring of the company wage and salary structure and the variable pay systems within the company including bonuses and raises.
  • Employee Relations: Provide proactive and reactive support to the business, managing and resolving employee relation issues with managers and team leaders. Recruiting – Develop and implement strategies for sourcing, attracting, and recruiting applicants. Manage employee orientation and onboarding.
  • Benefits Administration: Manage all employee benefit programs, including enrollment, disenrollment, monthly reconciliation of benefit invoices and liaison with brokers.
  • Training –Work with Learning and Development Specialist to coordinate training for the company and track participation.
  • Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Tracks and posts OSHA- required data and files reports.
  • Assists with the process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
  • Assists with employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
  • Provide HR data analytics to Executive Management
  • Helps to monitor the organization's culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
  • Involved with planning and execution of company events (parties, luncheons, etc) Ad-hoc projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, with active PHR or SPHR certification
  • 5 years of HR Generalist/ HR Business Partner experience in a small to medium-sized, growing company
  • Payroll experience required - Paylocity preferred
  • Skills/Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws
  • Solid Knowledge of benefits, administration, recruiting, and compliance
  • Ability to handle confidential matters using discretion and good judgement.
  • Experience with all aspects of recruiting
  • Coaching of Managers and Team Leaders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills
  • Able to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
  • Ability to support and drive our company culture
  • Must have attention to detail, excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Software implementation is a plus
  • Proactive, trustworthy, and responsive 

Come join us in an exciting Career at Essco Laboratory and see all we have to offer, including great benefits!

  • Mid-year and end of year discretionary bonus and annual merit increases
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Retirement plans, both Traditional and Roth 401(k) with match
  • STD, LTD, Life and AD&D, Aflac
  • Paid Time off and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Volunteer Time off
  • Internal advancement and training
  • Social activities, holiday parties, summer outings

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Payroll processing: 1 year (Required)
  • Leading the HR function: 3 years (Preferred)
  • HR Generalist/HRBP: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Chelmsford, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person