HR Business Partner - Akron, OH

Koch•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to work in partnership with managers and employees for our Akron, OH facility. This is an onsite role seated at the Akron, OH plant location. Georgia Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated manufacturers. This position will partner with operations and commercial leaders to advance our business priorities and drive business results that help us achieve our Vision. This is an onsite role at the Akron, OH facility. Georgia-Pacific employees have the opportunity to influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Principle-Based Management. This is a role with potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, building products and related chemicals. Georgia-Pacific is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. – the largest privately held company in the United States. We are always interested in talented individuals, who want to create long term value, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who seek to find fulfillment in what they do.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 or more years in an HRBP, HR Generalist or HR Manager role
Experience partnering with plant leadership to drive initiatives
Experience developing and partnering with front line supervisors
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to leaders
Knowledge of employment laws and practices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Advanced degree in Human Resources, SHRM-CP or SCP certification
Experience supporting a union facility
Experience with project management

Responsibilities

Quickly build effective working relationships centered on trust by way of practical and strategic guidance across functions and on-site teams both salaried and hourly
Provide guidance and serve as the subject matter expert at the site level for all HR related matters
Align HR goals to site business goals, track & monitor the progress
Partner with operations, commercial, and maintenance leaders to ensure optimal staffing is achieved
Support supervisors, managers & leaders in implementing our compensation philosophy
Provide input and tools to support succession planning, key employee retention, and high potential employee development
Partner with leaders to grow the sites knowledge and application of Principle Based Management
Headcount reporting, timekeeping support, HR systems support, and knowledge of/utilization of HR capabilities
Regular engagement with hourly staff through spending regular time on the plant floor
Ownership of HR projects and transformation initiatives with focus on change management and leadership