Senior Human Resources Business Partner

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders supporting our people strategies. This role supports our North America Operations in Minnesota and Recon facilities. 

In this role, you will deliver solutions across the full spectrum of HR, such as organization design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, leadership coaching, and change management, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to drive a high-performance culture and ensure alignment of HR strategies with business goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Collaborate with centers of excellence on initiatives such as talent programs, benefits, leaves of absences, compensation strategies, and other workforce solutions to drive engagement and performance.
  
  

Talent & Performance

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers to assess, select, and onboard high-performing talent.
• Lead and support annual performance management, calibration, and talent review processes.
• Identify training needs and create or procure professional development opportunities for staff.
  
  

Employee Relations

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to operations management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  
  

HR Metrics and Reporting

• Use data analytics and metrics to measure HR effectiveness and impact on business outcomes.
• Utilizing HR metrics/data, guide and inform the business to make strategic decisions based on that data.
  
  

Change Management

• Support organizational change efforts, including organizational design, integration, and cultural initiatives.
• Lead projects related to process improvement, including communication and change strategies that align people with business transformation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of HR experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a HR business partner or similar HR role with a comprehensive understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate a rapidly changing business environment.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $77,200 - $115,800 annualized
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits  Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.