Associate HRBP Coordinator

Zenni Optical•Obetz, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate HRBP Coordinator is responsible for providing frontline human resources support during weekend shifts at our Ohio lab operations. This role serves as the primary contact for employees and leaders on the weekend shift, ensuring consistent delivery of People programs, policy guidance, and processes during non-traditional business hours. This position reports to the Senior HR Business Partner and works closely with operational leaders to support a high-performing, employee-centered workplace.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in real-time with limited oversight during non-traditional hours
Comfortable walking production/distribution floors and engaging directly with employees in operational environments
Self-motivated and ready to contribute from day one, with a willingness to take initiative and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Understands the pace and demands of operational environments and can balance employee support with business continuity needs.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in HR, employee relations, or workforce support roles
Knowledge of labor laws, employment practices, and workplace policies
Proficiency in Google Workspace and HRIS platforms such as Rippling
Experience supporting multi-shift operations or weekend workforce populations in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
Knowledge of leave administration, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, or FMLA processes
Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives in frontline environments
Experience supporting hourly shift-based, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, retail, or high-volume operational environments preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite People contact for weekend employees and leaders
Respond to employee questions related to policies, benefits, attendance, payroll, leaves, and workplace concerns
Support employee relations matters by gathering facts, documenting concerns, and escalating to the Sr. HRBP as appropriate
Help foster a positive and inclusive work environment through employee engagement and recognition efforts and promoting company culture and values
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience teams to support employee experiences for weekend hires as needed (i.e. onboarding, etc.)
Maintain accurate employee records by following documentation procedures and processing HR transactions in HR systems in a timely manner ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners
Assist with leave of absence administration, reasonable accommodation, leave documentation, and employee follow-up
Maintain documentation related to attendance, employee concerns, and operational trends
Distribute People-related communications as needed
Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
Support investigations related to employee concerns when needed
Escalate urgent employee relations, compliance, or workplace safety issues promptly to the Sr. HRBP as appropriate
Maintain compliance with federal, state, local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
Provide clear weekend handoffs to the Sr. HRBP at the close of each weekend shift
Track recurring employee concerns, trends, and operational risks to proactively identify solutions