HR Business Partner - Service and Sales

Why Join Altec?

Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and servicing of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world.  Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

 Join the thousands who have made Altec their career decision.

Building on over 90 years of growth …

There’s never been a better time to join us!

Altec currently has an opening for a Human Resources Business Partner in Birmingham, AL (preference).  As a HR Business Partner, you will support HR management/generalist and work with business unit leaders to develop and deliver strategic Human Resource solutions to achieve Altec Service and Sales Group goals.  

The Altec Service Group has service centers and an extensive fleet of mobile service vehicles and technicians across the United States and Canada.  We encourage you to check out our company websites to explore our company's strong history.  Please visit  www.altec.com to learn more. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Advises managers and associates on state and federal employment regulations, benefit and compensation policies, HR procedures etc.
• Conducts or directs the internal investigation of compliance issues; Conducts periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed; Consults with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues
• Provides input to management for the resolution of associate relations issues and investigations
• Assists in preparing and maintaining HR records
• Schedules or conducts new associate orientations
• Conducts exit interviews and ensures that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed
• Researches associate benefit and health and safety practices and recommends modifications to existing policies
• Acts as Company representative at conferences and events to promote Altec related programs
• Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements
• Plans and develops curricula and materials for training programs and conducts training
• Plans, develops, evaluates, improves, and communicates methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training associates
• Researches job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends
• Participates in unemployment hearings with state government and third-party administrators
• Consults with or serves as a technical liaison between business, industry, and government
• May supervise HR Representatives and/or Administrative Support Associates performing payroll, benefits, and other HR duties
• Serves as a confidential point of contact for associates to communicate with management
• All other duties as assigned

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• And one of the following …
  • Five years Altec Human Resources experience required with PHR Certification preferred, or
  • Five years external Human Resources experience with 2 years of Supervisory experience and PHR Certification preferred
• Excellent computer skills required; Prefer Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, and/or Kronos experience

Altec Values:

Customer first • Enjoyment of work • Family • Financial stability • Integrity

 • People are our greatest strength • Quality • Spiritual development • Teamwork

Altec offers a competitive salary and an annual incentive.  Altec also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

          • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program

          • Retirement 401(k) Program

          • Vacation and Holidays

          • Flexible Spending Accounts

          • Tuition Assistance Program

          • Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

          • Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.