HR Business Partner - Operations

Vapotherm is a leading manufacturing company for respiratory therapy medical devices.

The HR Business Partner – Operations is responsible for supporting all HR-related needs for the entire Operations Department, with a particular focus on developing leaders and retaining top talent.  This position will work closely with leaders of the Operations teams including VP Operations, Plant Manager, Production, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Quality.  In this role, the HR Business Partner –

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead HR-related objectives on behalf of the Operations Team
• Partner and provide direction to the Shelter HR representative and the VapoMex nurse.
• Create and execute development plans in partnership with leaders
• Monitor, assess, and hold leaders accountable for the results of the Operations team members
• Serve as go-to HR resource for the entire Operations Team, including all personnel needs
• Investigate employee relations situations and execute appropriate documentation
• Coordinate and lead critical HR processes: Performance Reviews, Comp Adjustments, Talent Reviews, Training & Development, etc.
• Coach peers and leaders on performance conversations and conflict resolution
• Retention of top talent.
• Organizational change initiatives and  communication plans
• Build talent pipeline, succession plans, and organizational design plans

• Engage with Operations Teams through 1:1 meetings, team sessions, stand-up meetings, VapoMex office hours, monthly assembly meetings, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with comp analysis and tracking
• Development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training for the Operations Team.
• Social Committee (event planning, engagement initiatives, competitions, etc.)
• Committees like Safety, EHS, Compliance, etc.
• Point of contact for external partners such as Shelter, landscaping, janitorial, etc.