Human Resources Business Partner

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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to plant and operations leadership within a large steel pipe manufacturing environment. This role aligns HR initiatives with business objectives to drive workforce performance, employee engagement, safety culture and compliance.

Your Role at a Glance

• Partner closely with plant and functional leaders to support operational objectives, productivity targets, and cost-control initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into actionable HR initiatives that strengthen workforce effectiveness, leadership capability, and organizational readiness.
• Drive succession planning and talent readiness for critical operational and leadership roles.
• Utilize workforce data, HR metrics, and insights to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop and execute recruitment strategies for skilled trades, engineering, operations, and leadership roles.
• Support onboarding, engagement, retention strategies, and career development to enhance employee experience and reduce turnover.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant application of company policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
• Maintain accurate and timely HR documentation and employee records in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture by partnering with EHS and operations leadership to promote accountability and compliance.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace initiatives that foster an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Assist with benefits communication and respond to employee inquiries as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEOC requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, or comparable field
• 5-7 years exempt level HR experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting preferred
• HR certification desired (PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations and HR best practices
• Experience partnering with operations leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in steel, metals, heavy manufacturing or industrial production
• Labor relations experience
• Business acumen and operational understanding
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Sound judgement and confidentiality
• Change management capability
• Data-driven decision making

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Leaders view you as a trusted, proactive partner who adds value beyond transactional HR support.
• You demonstrate a strong problem-solving mindset—proactively identifying issues, assessing root causes, and partnering with leaders to implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Employee relations matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in compliance with policy and law.
• The plant has strong succession plans and a clear pipeline of future talent.
• Workforce data is used to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• A culture of safety, accountability, and inclusion is reinforced daily.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.