MCR Business Partner

The MCR Business Partner plays an integral role within the Kimball International Organization. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to business leaders and employees, providing strategic and operational human resources support. This role partners closely with leaders to address employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, compensation administration, leave management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance and
• consultation to leaders and employees on a broad range of human resources matters.
• Advise leaders on employee relations issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions. Coach managers on HR principles, employee engagement, conflict resolution, team effectiveness, and leadership best practices.
• Partner with leaders to execute performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, development planning, and corrective action.
• Support succession planning and talent assessment activities.
• Assist managers in addressing performance challenges with timely and legally compliant action plans.
• Advise leaders on compensation programs, salary administration, market competitiveness, and internal equity considerations.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, incentive programs, and organizational changes.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate workforce needs, organizational structure, and staffing strategies.
• Participate in business meetings to understand operational priorities and workforce implications.
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, recommend actions, and support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support organizational changes, restructuring initiatives, and change management efforts as needed.
• Manage member separation process working with the MCR Service Ctr for proper documentation & recordkeeping
• Administer training/support of self-service tools within ADP Vantage
• Assists members in the proper way to complete MCR transactions – concierge to other MCR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. ·
• 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, employment law, and leave administration.
• Demonstrated experience independently handling complex employee relations matters and advising business leaders.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws and HR policies.
• Experience working with HRIS and talent management systems.