Human Resource Business Partner

USG Corporation

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership and employees, supporting all aspects of human resources at an assigned manufacturing location. The role partners with management on talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce development, benefits administration, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. It provides hands-on HR support and builds partnerships with employees and leaders to align HR activities with business objectives and company values. The position may also support other manufacturing locations as needed, offering broad exposure to Human Resources in a manufacturing environment. The HRBP supports recruiting and onboarding; employee and leadership development; training; employee relations, investigations, and performance processes; benefits and leave administration; communications and engagement; workplace accommodations and return-to-work processes; and HR reporting. The role may travel up to 25% to support other facilities, training initiatives, and regional HR projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
Ability to facilitate meetings, training sessions, and group discussions; strong active listening and interpersonal communication abilities.
Ability to build trusting relationships and influence and collaborate without direct authority.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and workforce needs.
Effective prioritization and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, organization, and time management.
Ability to work independently and coach and advise employees and leaders.
Professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR compliance activities.
Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, and workforce management systems.
Knowledge of employment laws, leave administration, and employee relations practices.
Experience with virtual collaboration tools and social media recruiting platforms.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to develop and maintain hourly and salaried job descriptions.
Support recruitment with the HR Service Center, Talent Management, and hiring managers; participate in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate selection.
Assist with college recruiting and workforce development initiatives as needed.
Support the development and extension of employment offers and coordinate onboarding activities.
Support leadership development, succession planning, employee growth, and performance management initiatives.
Facilitate and deliver employee and supervisor training programs.
Coordinate and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Serve as a resource to employees and leaders on company policies, procedures, and employee concerns.
Assist with investigations involving employee relations, workplace conduct, and policy compliance.
Support corrective action, performance improvement, complaint resolution, employee appeals, and peer review activities as applicable.
Conduct or facilitate employee communication meetings and engagement initiatives.
Support labor and employee relations activities.
Assist with injury management, return-to-work processes, workplace accommodations, attendance management, and workforce administration.
Participate in safety and incident investigation teams.
Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation for HR and business leaders.
Coordinate service recognition, retirement, and community involvement activities.
Help employees navigate benefit programs and resources; partner with the HR Service Center and third-party administrators on benefit matters.
Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, disability, and other leave programs.
Assist with unemployment claim responses and related documentation.
Maintain and distribute HR communications, employee updates, and workforce metrics.
Support plant communication platforms, bulletin boards, and employee information systems.
Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture; support organizational change and communication efforts with leadership.
Participate in HR meetings, professional development opportunities, and company-sponsored training.
Travel up to 25% as business needs require, including occasional travel to other manufacturing facilities and for training or regional HR projects.

Benefits

Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
Pension plan.
Life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.
Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees and annual bonus potential for salaried employees, based on safety, quality, and productivity performance metrics.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.