Business Partner I HR

AESC • Columbia, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner supports daily HR operations and employee relations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role serves as an accessible HR resource to employees and supervisors, supporting consistent application of policies, timely resolution of workplace concerns, employee engagement, workforce administration, and operational HR compliance under the guidance of senior HR leadership. The position supports the Blythewood Repack Operation and the broader South Carolina production network.

Requirements

• Zero to three years of HR or related professional experience, including internships.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn HRIS systems.
• Willingness to maintain a visible HR presence in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and to read, write, speak, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
• Must perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately, without causing a significant safety threat to self or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Manufacturing HR internship or experience.
• HRIS familiarity.
• Knowledge of basic employment practices.
• SHRM-CP or PHR coursework or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline HR support to production employees, supervisors, and department managers.
• Assist with employee relations inquiries, fact-finding, documentation, and policy interpretation under HR leadership guidance.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee integration.
• Support attendance administration, leave intake and referral, and timekeeping issue resolution.
• Assist supervisors with performance documentation, employee coaching, and consistent policy application.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records, personnel files, employee status changes, and HR documentation.
• Support temporary staffing coordination and workforce reporting.
• Assist with engagement initiatives, employee communications, recognition programs, and retention activities.
• Support HR compliance, audit preparation, and consistent employee treatment across shifts.
• Identify and escalate significant employee relations, safety, discrimination, retaliation, or legal compliance concerns to senior HR leadership.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including a competitive salary and bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
• Paid vacation and 14 paid holidays.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that supports professional and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level