HR Associate

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash-two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North and South America.

At Mosaic, we help the world grow the food it needs. Want to work somewhere meaningful? Apply today and join our team!

As a business partner and an extension of the overall Human Resources Team, the Human Resources Business Partner will partner and work collaboratively with HR partners, employees, and business leaders to provide a culture that supports innovation, risk taking and continuous improvement. This person will provide HR consultative and business focused services, which will include talent management/development, compensation, benefits, coaching/guidance to People Leaders and employees, employee engagement, employee relations, and day to day HR support for the assigned business unit/location/function.

What will you do?

• Actively contributes to the delivery, communication, and measurement of short- and long-term business strategies and plans in alignment with the broader delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs and functions, including employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, career management, managerial effectiveness, and other people development initiatives.

• Works closely with hiring managers and recruiting specialists to support hiring requests. Provides recommendations for additional staff to support business/operational requirements. Leads the local execution of the talent management strategy, including programs for attracting, retaining, and ensuring mobility of high-quality talent at all levels. Execute against and monitors the local affirmative action/equal employment opportunity plan.

• Leverages broad employee and/or labor relations knowledge to optimize management and/or labor relationships, handle employee relations, and be a credible, trusted advisor for both employees and people leaders.

• Partners with HR Service Delivery and HR Specialists to support and drive initiatives in the areas of recruiting, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, engagement, training, career/succession planning and other talent management efforts.

• Miscellaneous projects as assigned.

What do you need for this role?

• High School/GED required. Bachelors Degree preferred, major in Human Resources, Business Administration.

• 3+ years of human resources experience, including experience with employee relations issues, regulatory compliance, policy administration and employee engagement.

• For those candidates without a degree, 6+ years of relevant HR experience is required.

• Strong understanding of U.S. employment laws and practices

• Proven business partnering, strategic planning and consultative skills.

• Understanding of change management principles and practical change management

• Project management skills

• Demonstrated understanding of consultative HR, HR operating principles, internal and external customer needs, and continuous improvement.

• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills, including excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to effectively work and create effective partnerships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Human Resource Certification Institute preferred.

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - Human Resource Certification Institute preferred.

• Public company experience preferred.

• Experience in a union environment preferred.