HR Business Partner

Foundation Building Materials•Manheim Township, PA

31d

About The Position

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to leaders and employees at unionized locations. This role balances strong labor relations expertise with general HR business partnership, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), labor laws, and company policies while supporting operational goals. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to management and a fair, consistent resource for employees.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Human Resource Specialist, 10+ years
Experience with Union employees and CBA’s
Any combination of education and experience related to college level work or experience in Human Resources
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and intermediate advanced knowledge of Excel in creating spreadsheets and database management tools
Exemplary customer service, organization skills and able to multitask
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Experience with preparation and distribution of system wide communication on HR related topic

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR contact for unionized locations, maintaining productive relationships with union representatives and stewards
Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
Lead or support grievance investigations, responses, and resolutions in partnership with management and legal counsel
Prepare for and participate in labor negotiations, including data analysis, proposal development, and bargaining sessions
Advise leaders on contract administration, past practice, and labor risk mitigation
Monitor labor trends, arbitration outcomes, and changes in labor law impacting union environments
Partner with site and regional leaders to align HR strategy with business and operational goals
Provide guidance on employee relations issues, performance management, corrective action, and investigations
Coach leaders on effective people management within a unionized framework
Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and restructuring efforts
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., NLRA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA)
Conduct workplace investigations related to misconduct, policy violations, or contract issues
Promote a fair, consistent, and respectful workplace culture
Support conflict resolution and proactive employee engagement strategies
Partner with HR Teams (Talent, Compensation, Benefits, L&D) to deploy HR programs in union environments
Support compensation, job evaluations, and classification reviews as they relate to CBAs
Assist with onboarding and training for leaders on labor relations and union protocols
Analyze HR and labor metrics (turnover, grievances, absenteeism, discipline trends) to inform decisions
Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
Other duties as assigned