Plant HR Business Partner

National Gypsum Company•Burlington, NJ

19d•$80,816 - $100,520•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant HR Business Partner is responsible for developing and maintaining employee relations that support a stable and productive workforce. The role manages and coordinates employment functions including labor relations, compensation and benefits services, workforce planning, alternative work schedule advisement, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance management, security, and workers’ compensation, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The successful candidate interacts with associates daily at the plant location. The position is not eligible for hybrid work. Domestic travel may be required up to 5% of the time. The role requires physical access to all plant areas and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all locations. The general salary range is $80,816 to $100,520, or higher depending on education and experience. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates. Employment is contingent on a successful background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent work experience.
Five years of Human Resources Management experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of and experience with federal and state employment law.
Excellent communication and group presentation skills.
Experience conducting HR-related investigations, particularly Title VII issues.
Experience conducting training programs.
Willingness and ability to meet with day-shift employees daily and evening- and night-shift employees periodically each week.
Willingness and ability to work 9- to 12-hour workdays as needed.
Ability to maintain reasonable availability during non-working hours and be on site outside working hours when needed for time-sensitive HR issues.
Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and UKG and Workforce payroll processing products.
aPHR, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent SHRM certification is required, or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Physical ability to access all plant areas and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and climb stairs as frequently as needed.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources Management experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Investigate HR-related incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action to the appropriate manager.
Periodically conduct local wage surveys for hourly employees.
Develop and maintain plant job descriptions for accuracy and FLSA and ADA purposes.
Attract, interview, and hire qualified applicants to maintain appropriate plant staffing.
Coordinate pre-employment assessment testing for qualified candidates.
Complete required physical exams, drug screens, and background checks for job applicants.
Oversee and advise management on post-injury workers’ compensation matters with assistance from the company’s third-party administrator.
Oversee and advise management on ADA reasonable accommodations and FMLA leave matters.
Support plant management in fostering positive employee relations, including assisting with special events and employee committees.
Maintain non-union status at a non-union facility.
Participate in developing and implementing Employee Opinion Surveys and action plans.
Advise supervisors on interview questions, coaching and counseling opportunities, disciplinary actions, and career development.
Conduct exit interviews and process required termination paperwork.
Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, including the employee handbook; train employees and supervisors on policies and monitor compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and corporate and plant policies, particularly FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO Title VII matters.
Train employees on benefit programs and assist with resolving insurance-related issues.
Assist, train, and advise management in weekly payroll time and attendance processing.
Maintain personnel and medical records in accordance with EEO, privacy, and related requirements.
Assist plant management in developing job-specific employee training programs to ensure employees are competent in their responsibilities.
Assist the plant Safety Coordinator with plant safety programs as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet with day-shift employees daily and evening- and night-shift employees periodically each week to engage with the workforce.
Maintain reasonable availability outside working hours for consultation with on-site management and be willing to come on site outside working hours to address time-sensitive HR issues.