Human Resources Business Partner

A Day in the Life: 
Under moderate supervision, partner with facility management and at the direction of the plant human resources manager, position performs professional level HR work to develop, implement, and administer human resources policies, programs and procedures.  This position will be responsible for employee / labor relations and maintaining a positive employee relations environment.  

This role offers location flexibility; candidates must be able to work from an established Bunge office. Eligible current Bunge locations include, but are not limited to; Channahon, IL, Decatur, IN, Morristown, IN and St. Louis, MO.

What You’ll Be Doing: 
Support facility management and HR manager by providing a full range of Human Resources services including, but not limited to, policy and procedure counsel/implementation, staffing and selection, performance management, benefits administration, and coaching, training and development of local management and facility personnel.  
Interprets various routine HR plans, programs, policies, and procedures for employees and provides advice and recommendations to facility management.  Assists in administration of policies and procedures, current state, local and federal regulations and corporate objectives.
Responsible for ensuring HR compliance activities are completed timely and accurately.
Maintain an awareness of workforce demographics and operational requirements. Prepare and analyze reports relating to turnover, headcount, etc. Assist plant HR and/or regional HR leadership in developing strategies to address workforce gaps and surpluses and proactively work to assist in the optimization of talent.
Resolves employee problems or issues related to employee relations matters. 
Partner with talent acquisition on employee recruiting from requisition through onboarding.  
Participates in candidate selection process and conducts new employee orientation.
Maintains confidential employee data or files and prepares and/or analyzes routine reports related to such.
At the direction of Legal and HR manager, assist with investigations related to policy violations, misconduct, or other circumstances that may result in disciplinary action.                                                                                                                                      
As directed, assist in responding to mediations, litigation and other legal affairs affecting Bunge operations. 
Support HR centers of excellence at the facility level with annual development, and workforce planning.
Assist with special projects as required. 
May perform responsibilities related to plant operations, including but not limited to safety, and office administration as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements: 
High school diploma or equivalent required.  
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred. 
5+ years of related human resources experience
Ability to maintain objectivity and discretion with confidential information
Exceptional customer service and team building skills 
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Previous experience with ADA, FMLA, EEOC and AAP
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency 
Familiarity with ADP, HR and Payroll system a plus
Self-starter with the ability to work within a team environment
20-30% travel

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge