HR Business Partner

Swj Technology • Kings Mountain, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

SWJ Technologie is seeking an HR Business Partner for a client in the automotive car-manufacturing industry. This direct-hire position is based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and requires onsite presence. The HR Business Partner manages and coordinates a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, compliance, performance management, and employee development. The role supports management and employees in maintaining a productive, positive, and compliant workplace while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 2–3 years of relevant HR experience with a bachelor's degree, or up to 5 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience across multiple HR functions; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR administration, and employee relations practices.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of payroll administration, timekeeping, and benefits management.
• Understanding of employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Experience maintaining HR records and working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of I-9 and employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR-related software.
• Ability to understand and comply with relevant safety practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, workers' compensation, and workplace safety programs.
• Knowledge of FMLA, 401(k) administration, and government reporting requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and time management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, internal audits, and compliance training.
• Experience with compensation analysis, wage surveys, and HR budgeting.
• Experience developing employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable employment laws, government regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive company information.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, job descriptions, and hiring processes.
• Manage onboarding, including employment documentation, I-9 and tax forms, background checks, drug screenings, and policy acknowledgments.
• Coordinate performance management, including performance reviews, compensation, attendance, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Administer payroll-related activities, including employee data updates, timekeeping reconciliation, payroll reviews, and biweekly payroll processing.
• Prepare and maintain government documentation and reports, including FMLA, wage garnishments, court orders, and child support records.
• Administer 401(k) activities, including enrollment, contribution changes, loans, distributions, rollovers, and required reporting.
• Review and recommend updates to HR policies, procedures, and employee guidelines.
• Manage workers' compensation processes, including accident investigations, claims reporting, OSHA records, audits, and safety training coordination.
• Identify and coordinate employee training and development programs to support organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, payroll information, and personnel files.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations and support a positive onboarding experience.
• Advise management on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee driver qualification and vehicle policy compliance, insurance documentation, and accident reporting.
• Assist with HR budgeting, compensation analysis, and labor market wage surveys.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, recognition programs, and employee committee activities.
• Supervise and support assigned HR personnel.

What This Job Offers

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