ABOUT THE JOB

POET has an exciting opportunity for a People and Culture Partner to provide strategic partnership to business leaders and their teams while also owning and leading a center of excellence for POET. This role directly partners with General Managers at our bioprocessing facilities and/or Executive Leaders and is adept in all areas that typically fall under Human Resources (team member relations, compliance, talent development, compensation, etc.).  You will have the opportunity to lead a center of excellence and enable the development of programs that facilitate the attraction and retention of talent.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT / RESPONSIBILITIES

Business/Leader Partnership

• Promote POET’s company culture and partner with leaders to identify, consult, and support implementing initiatives pertaining to people strategies.
• Develop meaningful cross-functional relationships with leaders and team members.
• Partner with leaders to keep a pulse on business needs and desires for growing and developing their team members.
• Facilitate and/or participate in team member trainings (leadership development, talent planning, etc.) based on the needs of the business you support. Partner as appropriate to help design content.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning initiatives and performance management.
• Utilize a blend of strategic vision and practical execution to implement new programs as it pertains to POET’s strategic initiatives. Directly manage and lead various People & Culture projects.
• Guide leaders through organizational change, build organizational capability, and drive a high-performance culture.
• Provide coaching/counsel to managers on a variety of topics including organizational design, workforce planning, performance development, general policies and related People & Culture topics.
• Collaborate with various levels of leadership to understand business goals and develop people strategies aligned with their organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on team member relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Analyze and interpret reports and metrics to guide decision making and proactively identify trends and areas of improvement.

Compensation Center of Excellence

• Lead a center of excellence as the organization's subject matter expert.
• Develop programs and processes in subject matter area; manage cycles of improvement actions.
• Stay abreast of best practices. Recommend improvement areas and innovative practices as applicable.
• Lead project/program teams; expected coordination & collaboration with the People & Culture Partner team.  

 SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in the area of Human Resources Management or Business related program.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification desired.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience is required with applicable experience in employee relations, compensation, talent development, performance management, etc.
• Preferably in a 24/7/365 operations and/or a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational objectives and align people strategies accordingly.
• Proven experience as a strategic HR business partner with the ability to guide, advise and influence all levels of leadership.
• Ability to establish trusted and collaborative relationships with leaders across the organization, understanding their priorities and strategies to better serve the business and help guide P&C strategy.
• Exposure or experience with project management and program design with the ability to lead and execute a project from start to finish.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills to support the business.
• Critical thinker with initiative in researching, gathering, and analyzing data for various projects.
• Ability to independently make decisions and/or recommendations to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive change through a variety of methods.
• Lead by example in upholding the highest level of integrity, honesty, ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality in the organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos
  at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.
• Travel, with some overnight stays, is required. It averages 10-20% of your time and is typically flexible scheduling.
• This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD and operates in an office environment.

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.