Human Resources Business Partner

Wabtec•State College, PA

10h•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner is responsible for providing hands-on HR support to a local employee population while partnering with corporate HR functions and supporting core HR functions including recruitment coordination, employee relations, onboarding, performance support, and HR operations. This role partners with leadership to drive and enhance employee experience, ensure compliance, and optimize HR operations while serving as the local HR point of contact and coordinating with corporate Centers of Excellence as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
8+ years of progressive HR experience supporting generalist HR activities in a site or business unit environment
Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, and payroll coordination
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and comfort managing employee data and transactions
Ability to coach
Experience working in a manufacturing environment desired
Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation
Demonstrates understanding of policies and ability to apply them consistently

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR)
Experience supporting site leadership and partnering effectively with corporate HR functions
Strong analytical and project management skills

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to support local people priorities and implement corporate HR programs aligned with organizational goals
Lead local staffing planning discussions and provide input to site leadership on organizational needs and workforce updates
Monitor key local HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and engagement and share relevant insights with site leadership and corporate HR
Drive culture, engagement, and retention strategies
Partner with hiring managers and corporate Talent Acquisition to support recruitment activities, interviewing, and hiring coordination
Manage leave of absence and accommodation processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations while supporting employees through timely and effective case management.
Coach and support managers on employee matters and performance-related discussions, escalating more complex issues when appropriate
Interpret and support company policies providing guidance to employees and managers, ensuring consistent application, and maintaining compliance
Coordinate and deliver local new hire orientation and onboarding activities
Conduct and analyze exit interviews to gather employee feedback, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve retention, engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Partner with hiring managers to define roles and hiring plans
Support the contingent worker process using outside vendor
Provide guidance on employee relations matters and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
Manage investigations and documentation as needed
Support performance management processes and coach managers on consistent application
Manage the offboarding process for managers and employees
Support payroll processing by coordinating local inputs, reviewing transactions, and partnering with the payroll team to help ensure accuracy and timeliness
Coordinate employee communications related to HR programs, policy updates, and site-level initiatives
Serve as the local HR contact for employees and managers and escalate specialized matters to the appropriate corporate HR teams when needed