HR Business Partner II

Elkay Manufacturing•Erie, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a hands-on partner to site leadership, supporting both union and non-union associates. This role drives the execution of people strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance, workforce effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides guidance across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, performance ownership, and organizational effectiveness within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
3+ years of HR partner/generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience supporting a unionized population, including grievance handling and contract interpretation.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with others authentically, establish trust, and influence at all levels.
Knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Strong oral and written communication.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and employee engagement.
Partner with leaders to drive talent processes including hiring, onboarding, development, and succession planning.
Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action.
Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition team to strategize search approaches and assist in recruiting processes to include preparation of job descriptions, identifying key competencies, interviewing, and offer formulation.
Identify skill gaps and support training and development initiatives to enhance workforce capability.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, conducting investigations and resolving issues in a timely, fair, and compliant manner.
Support labor relations activities including contract interpretation, grievance management, and participation in union discussions.
Lead and support change management initiatives, including organizational changes, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement initiatives.
Serve as a critical liaison between local operations, functional partners, and corporate HR/Shared Services, driving alignment and collaboration.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.