Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
GTI is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role supports HR administration, including employee records, personnel documentation, compliance tracking, benefits administration, and HR programs. The HR Business Partner works closely with employees and leadership across departments to ensure HR processes are efficient, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals and company culture. The position also oversees, coaches, and develops the HR Coordinator at the assigned site. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and able to handle confidential information with discretion. GTI is a contract manufacturing partner serving renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems customers, fabricating custom enclosures and skids and providing in-house mechanical and electrical integration.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or employee relations roles.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, employee-relations fundamentals, and labor-law basics.
- Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional presence.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or multi-site environment.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and payroll software.
- Familiarity with benefits administration and employee wellness programs.
- Experience supporting high-volume hourly or direct-labor workforces.
- Background in employee relations, investigations, or compliance.
- Experience with workers' compensation or unemployment claims administration.
Responsibilities
- Guide new employees through pre-employment activities, including drug and background checks, and conduct onboarding, orientation, and timely communications.
- Process employee status changes, including transfers, promotions, wage adjustments, and terminations, and maintain consistent onboarding and offboarding standards.
- Update employee records in HRIS and other systems, maintain complete and audit-ready personnel files, and conduct I-9 paperwork and audits.
- Generate HR reports and support data audits, data integrity initiatives, information requests, and verification inquiries.
- Coordinate timekeeping, attendance tracking, punch corrections, approvals, and payroll data validation; work with Payroll to support accurate and timely pay.
- Respond to employee questions about pay, timekeeping, deductions, and tax withholding, resolve payroll discrepancies, and approve the HR Coordinator's timecard.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying events, documentation, and inquiries; coordinate with the Benefits Administrator on eligibility, claims, and compliance.
- Serve as a primary contact for employee questions about policies, procedures, and workplace matters; provide counseling and guidance on workplace issues.
- Identify and escalate employee-relations concerns, conduct confidential investigations into alleged policy violations or harassment, and support training and development initiatives.
- Support compliance with federal and state labor laws, company policies, and OSHA requirements; assist with audits, I-9 verification, workers' compensation claims, and required reporting.
- Maintain confidentiality, coordinate policy acknowledgements, communicate policies clearly, and track compliance requirements with corporate HR.
- Support employee engagement, recognition, culture-building, HR communications, and employee-facing announcements.
- Provide site HR administrative support, including correspondence, scheduling, reporting, and inquiries; partner with Operations, Finance, and site leadership.
- Manage competing priorities, support special projects and process improvement initiatives, and escalate complex issues to HR leadership.
- Oversee, coach, and develop the HR Coordinator at the assigned site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, where applicable.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
