HR Business Partner

GAF • Newton, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”

New Plant, New Opportunities If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

Job Summary This position reports to an HR Director and is a trusted strategic business partner for a specified client group/plant location within GAF. You must be an astute HR Business Partner with extensive experience in organizational design, performance management, employee engagement strategy, leadership development, HR Laws and regulations, HR policy Management, employee relations, workforce planning, development of HR programs, and change management for specified business units. You're a dynamic leader, who always acts with integrity and discretion to ensure your role as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Labor Relations, or other relevant field of study required
• 5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial environment, distribution, production or big box/wholesale retail environment
• Possess demonstrated problem-solving abilities along with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Possess advanced communication skills that can be utilized in day to day interactions with all levels of the workforce
• Experience managing conflict, project management & completion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Tech savvy: Demonstrated experience learning new systems, and/or have used an HRIS (Workday preferred).
• Intermediate skills in working with all programs in the Google Suite.
• Flexibility: You roll with the punches. You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Ability to multitask: You’ve demonstrated the ability to balance and manage multiple priorities with accuracy, efficiency, and in a timely manner due to your strong organization skills.
• Collaboration: You’re the consummate team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results. You understand how your work (& the way you communicate it) is important to other people.
• Communication: You can speak and write in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Workforce Planning Expertise: Demonstrable experience in strategic workforce planning, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and skill gap analysis.
• Strong Business Acumen: High degree of business insight, with the ability to understand financial statements, operational drivers, and long-term strategic plans.
• Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Proven ability to interpret complex data, generate actionable insights, and make compelling, data-backed business cases.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Tableau) is a plus.
• Influencer: Ability to act as a credible, trusted advisor to senior management, with a track record of influencing organizational and talent-related decisions.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" and understand how different parts of the organization connect and how talent decisions in one area will impact others.
• Employment and Labor Law: Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Employee Relations & Investigation: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations issues. Possesses the investigative ability to conduct fair, thorough, and objective workplace investigations from intake to resolution, including strong interviewing, evidence gathering, and documentation skills.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management: The ability to guide leaders and employees through organizational change, including restructures and new initiatives. Utilizes strong project management skills to drive HR programs to successful completion. Possesses a strategic mindset to anticipate future talent challenges and consult on organizational design that supports scalability and growth.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Labor Relations, or other relevant field of study
• Experience using Workday

Responsibilities

• Act as a key HR Business Partner supporting plant departments on all aspects of human resources, including organizational and employee development.
• Manage all employee relations activities within the site according to established guidelines in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and goals.
• Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws.
• Research and develop/recommend solutions and process improvements on HR related projects, processes, and policies aligned to GAF strategy, culture, and business practices.
• Utilize HR metrics and data analytics to identify key trends, inform decisions, and recommend solutions to business challenges.
• Strategically contribute to the business objectives by helping plant leaders identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
• Lead change management efforts for departmental restructures, new initiatives, and cultural transformation.
• Provide expert advice and coaching where appropriate.
• Ensure that strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure current and future performance standards are met.
• Champion the Talent Management Process; aligning our people strategy with business objectives, ensuring the organization has the right talent in the right roles to drive success.
• Integrate workforce planning outputs with succession planning efforts to ensure a robust pipeline of talent is ready to fill critical leadership and technical roles.
• Support managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the business objectives.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, transfers, promotions, separations.
• Actively engages with both hourly employees and support staff out on the machine line.
• Completes daily walk-throughs to stay informed on business challenges/opportunities.
• Provide support and case management for work-related injuries and illnesses, managing workers' compensation claims in partnership with our carrier and facilitating a proactive return-to-work program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
• competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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