Human Resource Business Partner

Piping Rock•Mantua, OH

22d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will support Piping Rock’s Nevada and California facilities, service as a strategic partner to local management, to help achieve organizational goals through effective talent and workforce management. This role includes day-to-day HR administration related functions in collaboration with the Corporate HR department.

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Must have collaborative attitude.
Associate-facing experience in a production environment preferred.
Strong project planning and execution skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends.
Sound judgment and composure under pressure.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Able to travel to Piping Rock locations within the U.S. several times per year.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Flexible to support occasional shift coverage, meetings, and events.

Nice To Haves

Associate-facing experience in a production environment preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive local activities and programs in an effort to foster an engaged, high-performing, and compliant workplace.
Serve as a parter to associates to foster open and collaborative associate-HR relationships.
Use workforce data to identify trends, recommend solutions and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
Facilitate weekly new-hire orientation, associate onboarding, and coordinate with Talent Acquisition to support workforce planning.
Respond to associate questions regarding benefits, policies, procedures, and HR programs, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Senior HR Manager as appropriate.
Support employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, disciplinary meetings, performance discussions, and terminations.
Coach managers on preparing effective performance evaluations, documenting performance concerns, and delivering clear, constructive feedback.
Advise associates and managers on the interpretation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
Administer employee offboarding activities, including conducting exit interviews and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended HR practices, and assist with reviewing and updating policies as needed.
Track and document completion of required and optional training programs, including safety, anti-harassment, and other compliance-related training.
Plan, promote, and coordinate associate engagement activities that strengthen morale, recognition, and workplace culture.
Research, evaluate, and maintain vendor relationships that support associate programs and facility activities.
Maintain accurate new-hire and associate data changes within the HRIS.
Provide general support to the broader Human Resources department and perform additional duties as assigned.