HR Business Partner/EHS Manager

The HR Business Partner/EHS Manager, serves as a partner and trusted advisor to leadership by aligning HR and EHS strategies and business objectives for assigned business unit/client group. The HR Business Partner/EHS Manager, working with the Centers of Excellence (COE’s), is responsible for providing HR and EHS services/solutions to employees within their business unit/client group to help drive the REV mission, which is to provide our customers with vehicles they can count on when it matters most.  This is a critical role in ensuring a positive employee experience and cultivating a productive, healthy, and accident-free workplace

The HR Business Partner/EHS Manager will develop relationships within their assigned business unit/client group to gain a deep knowledge of the business across the operation from both a tactical and strategic perspective.  The HR Business Partner/EHS Manager is expected to scale with the growth of the business, lead and develop diverse teams, solve problems with creative solutions, and deliver results on behalf of our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand the business to develop strong business partner relationships in order to influence and coach effective employment practices, talent, and EHS strategies.
• Continuously identify changes, gaps, and inefficiencies in existing processes and programs; provide standardization, simplification, and improvement recommendations.
• Develop, analyze, and monitor HR/EHS Metrics that help support the development and execution of site strategies to improve organizational health and drive the REV culture. This includes the use of data analytics to make informed business recommendations and decisions.
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR/EHS programs, administration, and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
• Assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory HR and safety standards/codes. Develop accident/loss prevention methods, procedures and programs. Oversee compliance with all EPA, state DEP, and local environmental regulations
• In conjunction with leadership, build and drive a positive employee culture, which focuses on employee safety and retention.  Actively oversee local employee communications, roundtables, training, engagement activities, and provides right-touch HR/EHS support to the business unit/client group.
• Oversee the business unit performance management and talent review processes while actively developing effective pipeline and succession plans.
• Develop a workforce management plan to allow a strong partnership with Corporate Recruiting to design and execute staffing strategies for exempt/non-exempt hiring needs
• Collaborate with business leaders to conduct EHS assessments, audits and review of the physical environment and processes to identify gaps and provide corrective/preventive action recommendations. Work with property insurance carriers to identify and manage loss control recommendations.
• Maintain all aspects of chemical control through the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Management Program, chemical review procedure, and the facilities approved chemical list.
• Develop implement and update environmental, health and safety practices and procedures for alignment to the EHS Excellence Management System and systemic reduction of accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses.
• Coordinate the worker’s compensation management and return to work process.
• Conduct employee and incident investigations and recommend actions to effectively resolve issues.  Escalate employee relations and EHS recommendations, as appropriate.
• Coordinate all aspects of environmental compliance as it pertains to air quality (air permits), hazardous waste (RCRA), solid waste, industrial wastewater, storm water, and chemical storage including SPCC Plans, and Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).
• Coordinate and ensure compliance to the DOT and FMCSA regulation requirements for on-road truck operations and shipping of hazardous materials/wastes.
• Define, manage, and successfully implement change management processes and practices with a focus on REV Behaviors and Values.

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities and/or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Must be trustworthy with highly confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Must be able to quickly gain trust and build relationships.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and willingness to work within changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Innovative team player.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes, difficult decisions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Safety, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years' of related experience with three (3) years in experience in a managerial capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations: FLSA, DOL, EEOC, HIPPA, ADAA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, Worker’s Compensation, and other related regulations.
• PHR, SPHR, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist Preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements.  Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time.  This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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