Senior HR Business Partner

Mattr•Rockwall, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner supports a newly established and rapidly growing Flexpipe manufacturing operation in Rockwall. This role is pivotal in shaping the plant’s culture, guiding leaders through rapid workforce expansion, and strengthening people leadership in a high‑visibility, high‑impact environment. As the sole onsite HR presence, you will operate with significant independence—leading complex employee relations matters, advising leadership at all levels, and driving workforce strategies that enable sustainable growth and a positive, values‑driven workplace.

Requirements

Minimum: College diploma (2‑year) + 7 years progressive HR experience.
A seasoned HR professional with 5+ years of strong, progressive experience, capable of operating independently in a startup plant environment.
HR experience in manufacturing or production environments is an asset.
Strong employee relations and investigation experience is required.
Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces.
Demonstrated experience as a strategic HR partner with strong judgment, critical thinking, and influence skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: University degree + 5 years progressive HR experience.
Experience using SuccessFactors.
SHRM, CHRP, or similar HR designation.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations, Coaching & Leader Enablement Lead sensitive and complex employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and performance management.
Coach supervisors and managers to build leadership capability, improve communication, and apply policies consistently.
Influence decision‑making and advance professional, trust-based leadership practices across the plant.
Leadership Development & Capability Building Equip frontline and mid‑level leaders with tools to drive accountability, effective communication, and team performance.
Support succession planning and capability development aligned to the plant’s rapid growth trajectory.
Orientation & Workforce Development Partner with Plant Leadership, Sales and Field Services Team and Talent Acquisition to align workforce planning with production requirements.
Translate operational forecasts into actionable workforce strategies and monitor progress toward hiring and capability goals.
Strengthen onboarding and orientation programs that improve early engagement and long‑term retention.
Support development plans that build critical capabilities across the business.
HR Metrics, Total Rewards & Compliance Analyze HR data to identify trends and present insights that enable informed business decisions.
Support compensation and reward decisions to maintain fairness and internal equity.
Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and audit expectations.
Employee Experience, Engagement & Culture Advance a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace culture anchored in company values.
Lead engagement action planning, improve feedback loops, and support recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
Strengthen communication channels and promote programs that support mental health and a connected, engaged workforce.