Human Resources Business Partner

County Materials Family of Companies•Thompson Township, OH

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning human resources strategies with organizational and site-level business goals. The role partners with leadership and employees to advance talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce performance. The HRBP provides guidance across employee relations, recruiting, performance management, labor relations, compliance, and change management, ensuring adherence to employment laws and company policies. Using HR analytics, business insight, and HR best practices, the role delivers scalable people solutions that support operational excellence and sustainable growth while fostering a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace culture. This is an onsite position in Thompson, Ohio, generally working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 40 or more hours per week. Work is typically indoors in an office or inside a plant, with moderate noise and travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a closely related field.
At least four years of human resources experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environment.
Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to read, write, speak, and accurately translate information between both languages.
Strong working knowledge of core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
In-depth understanding of employment law, labor laws, and regulatory compliance at local, state/provincial, and federal levels.
Demonstrated experience building and sustaining collaborative, positive, and effective employee relations in fast-paced or union-sensitive environments.
Proven experience supporting organizational change initiatives, transformation efforts, and continuous improvement programs.
Ability to partner with business leaders and managers to align HR strategies with operational and business objectives.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve organizational and individual performance issues with innovative, data-driven, people-focused solutions.
Ability to provide effective HR guidance and consultation from frontline employee through senior leadership levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear, succinct, and persuasive communication with diverse audiences.
Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices, tools, and methodologies gained through progressive experience and professional development.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, depending on assigned locations and business needs.
Ability to meet the essential duties and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS timekeeping systems or similar workforce management tools.
Participation in HRIS or workforce management system implementations or upgrades.

Responsibilities

Design and implement HR strategies, guidelines, and procedures aligned with corporate HR policies and business objectives.
Advise site and business leaders on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and change management.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on end-to-end recruiting, including assessing workforce needs, reviewing organizational design, posting jobs, coordinating hiring events and interviews, selecting candidates, and extending offers.
Interview and support selection of salaried and key personnel while ensuring compliant and consistent hiring practices.
Coach leaders and provide HR guidance on employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
Support a high-engagement, high-productivity workplace through proactive coaching and employee relations assessments.
Promote positive employee relations to minimize the risk of collective bargaining activity.
Support wage and compensation administration within corporate compensation frameworks.
Serve as the local HR contact for employee benefits, investigations, safety-related HR matters, and policy interpretation.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state/provincial, and federal labor laws and consistently interpret and apply legislation and company policies.
Lead and support organizational design, workforce effectiveness, performance management, succession planning, and competency development initiatives.
Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence through HR initiatives.
Maintain accurate HR records and compile reports on hires, transfers, performance evaluations, attendance, and other workforce metrics.
Use HR data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Promote company values, ethics, and culture through HR programs and partnerships with leaders.
Perform other duties and HR projects as assigned.