HR Business Partner

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:   

 Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

 Job Summary:

The Human Resource Business Partner has responsibility for employee relations, workforce management activities, driving continuous improvement, employee engagement initiatives, and communications at our Fort Smith, Arkansas facility.  This is an opportunity to provide strategic direction as a member of the plant leadership team for a facility that is experiencing rapid growth.    

Thrive at work and at home:  

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

• Learn more about our benefits here!   

   

 Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as On-Site.  

 What you will do:

• Functions as HR Strategic Business Partner providing HR guidance to business management teams; responsible for execution of HR strategies and programs.
• Develop and execute HR plans, processes, policies, and programs aligned with business objectives, including employee relations, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, continuous improvement, employee engagement and communications.
• Provide guidance to plant leadership team on talent management/development to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business.  Address questions and help business partners to navigate the process through the use of internal Talent Management System, including Career Progress.
• Partner with talent acquisition and plant leadership team in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees; provide tools/resources to new employees on culture, company, and other business teams.
• Develop, analyze, and report on metrics that drive continuous improvement in the business, including absenteeism, overtime, staffing to standard, engagement, and others as business dictates.  Utilize the metrics to develop strategies for continuous improvement through 9-step problem solving and Lean methodologies.  Gather, analyze, and interpret HR related data for report generation and management decision making, link HR action plans with business needs.
• Conduct HR training as required, including annual compliance training and onboarding of new employees.
• Work with factory leadership team in delivering to the local communication plan establishing consistent messages and improving employee communications processes.  
• Conduct investigations and provide leadership for all investigations related to violations of policies and work rules including harassment, ethics, or discrimination complaints.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resource function

• Strong knowledge and application of US employment law and the National Labor Relations Act

• Ability to analyze HR metrics for use in developing goals and driving key business strategies and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills with all levels of the organization required
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Experience with expansion in a manufacturing operations environment preferred

• Problem solving mindset – experience with Lean / Operational Excellence tools preferred

   

   

Ideally, you would also be familiar with the following responsibilities:

• Drive and enable cultural transformation to support a Progressive, Diverse, and Inclusive environment.
• Provide guidance in establishing and leading a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the plant leadership team, including appropriate interpretation and administration of policies.
• Collaborate with local HR business partners to share best practices, critical needs issues, and local site and sector initiatives.
• Create positive change through coaching, counseling, and influencing skills.
• Monitor employee climate to identify issues/trends; counsel plant leadership team on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions, while also identifying opportunities to increase engagement.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support in creating an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change.
• Facilitate talent stewardship through communication and training on HR practices and processes.
• Regularly participate and provide guidance in business discussions and decisions with plant leadership team.
• Act as employee advocate through effective employee relations.

• Facilitate effective conflict resolution activities.

   

 Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $80,000 to $120,000

Total compensation for this role will include an annual incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.