Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to manufacturing operations leadership and employees. This role is responsible for aligning people strategies with business goals, driving organizational performance, and fostering a high-performance culture. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented on the plant floor and throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

·       Partner with plant leadership to align people strategy with operational objectives.

·       Provide insights and guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession planning.

·       Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives from the people strategy perspective.

Talent Management

·       Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.

·       Facilitate talent reviews, development plans, and performance management processes.

·       Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the plant.

Employee Relations & Engagement

·       Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on people policies, procedures, and best practices.

·       Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues effectively and legally.

·       Promote a positive, safety-focused, and high-performance work culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

·       Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as internal policies.

·       Partner with EHS and operations to support safety and wellness programs.

·       Maintain accurate and timely people files and reports.

HR Metrics & Analytics

·       Analyze data to inform decision-making and identify trends related to turnover, engagement, productivity, etc.

·       Recommend action plans based on insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.

• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with competing priorities.

Physical Demands 

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site.   Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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