People Business Partner I

Keel•Meggett, SC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People Business Partner I (PBP I) supports manufacturing and operations teams by assisting with people processes, onboarding, HR coordination, HR systems integrity, leave administration support, and day-to-day team member support. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, this role helps ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, supports compliance activities, assists in team member relations matters, and contributes to accurate people data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
2+ years of HR or People Operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews
Experience working with people data or HR systems
Experience partnering closely with plant and operations leadership
Experience in manufacturing or operations environments
Experience supporting multi-site, hourly and salaried workforces
Working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations
Experience working with HRIS and ERP systems
Familiarity with job classification and compliance frameworks, including those used to determine employment categories, exemption status, and regulatory reporting
Willingness to travel occasionally between sites in the region

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing and operations leadership by helping align people processes with day-to-day workforce needs
Assist in implementing and maintaining people policies, procedures, and employment practices
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and assist with audits and regulatory documentation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support internal and external audits
Support performance management processes, including coaching leaders on feedback, documentation, and corrective action
Support compensation programs, merit cycles, job evaluations, and incentive plans in partnership with operational leaders, Finance and the People Team
Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness, consistency, and thorough documentation
Maintain data integrity across HRIS and ERP systems and support reporting, audits, running routine reports, and system enhancements
Support all leave administration (FMLA, ADA, military leave, etc.) and workers compensation
Support employee engagement initiatives, culture improvement, and retention efforts
Analyze and support people metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, performance, and engagement to drive continuous improvement
Support goals related to turnover, absenteeism, onboarding outcomes, and training completion
Own the onboarding process from start to finish, including preparing all pre-hire needs, conducting new hire orientation, and ensuring a smooth transition for new team members.
Provide occasional backup support to other regional facilities as needed
Other related duties as required