Human Resources Business Partner, Plant Operations

About This Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as the primary human resources contact for plant operations, balancing employee advocacy with business needs in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role involves managing recruitment, advising leadership on HR matters, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Act as the frontline HR partner for employees and leaders to ensure a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for hourly and salaried roles, from sourcing to day-one readiness
• Advise and coach managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and consistent policy application
• Build, refine, and implement policies and procedures that meet legal requirements and business goals
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Design and run orientation and onboarding programs that highlight a collaborative and respectful culture
• Collaborate with operations leadership on engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives
• Administer HR processes including leaves of absence, benefits, and attendance with accuracy and confidentiality
• Lead continuous improvement in HR using Lean principles and a solutions-first mindset
• Maintain meticulous, confidential employee records

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Expert knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Demonstrated success in employee relations, recruiting, and onboarding
• Experience creating and implementing policy
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience

Nice to Have

• Manufacturing or heavy industrial HR experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• UKG experience
• Lean manufacturing exposure

Skills

* Required skills