HR Business Partner

Knorr-Bremse • Bowling Green, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner/ Employee Relations Professional serves as the primary HR contact for approximately 350 hourly employees and front-line supervisors. This role provides hands-on support in employee relations, policy administration, performance management, attendance management, investigations, employee engagement, and talent processes. The HRBP partners closely with operations leaders to maintain a positive work environment, ensure compliance with company policies, and support business objectives through effective people practices. The successful candidate is a highly visible HR presence on the production floor, capable of building trust with employees while coaching leaders to make sound employee-related decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 2–3 years of progressive Human Resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and supervisor inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct employee relations investigations involving attendance, conduct, harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and workplace conflicts.
• Document investigations, findings, and recommendations in accordance with company standards.
• Partner with leaders to address performance, conduct, and attendance issues using progressive discipline processes.
• Support conflict resolution and facilitate difficult employee conversations.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive issues.
• Build strong relationships with supervisors and managers across assigned operations areas.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
• Participate in staffing discussions and labor planning initiatives.
• Support operational leaders in managing workforce challenges and improving employee engagement.
• Assist leaders with goal setting, performance evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
• Support talent review and succession planning processes for hourly populations.
• Partner with management to identify development and training opportunities.
• Monitor retention trends and recommend actions to improve employee experience.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication efforts.
• Analyze employee feedback and survey results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in employee meetings, town halls, and communications activities.
• Help foster a culture of accountability, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support documentation for corrective actions, investigations, leaves of absence, and accommodation requests.
• Participate in audits and HR compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Support recruiting activities for hourly positions as needed.
• Participate in interviewing and selection processes.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and retention of new employees.
• Track and analyze metrics including turnover, absenteeism, disciplinary actions, and employee relations cases.
• Identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preparation of reports and presentations for site leadership.

Benefits

• group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance
• company’s 401k plan
• 120 hours of vacation leave
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• purchase company stock
• annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary

What This Job Offers

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