Human Resources Business Partner

This is a direct-hire Human Resources Business Partner role working onsite in Rutherfordton, NC. You'll have the opportunity to partner directly with the Plant Manager and HR Director.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the recruiting and staffing needs, taking a proactive stance in cultivating a suitable pool of candidates for critical roles.
• Conduct interviews and oversee candidate assessment processes.
• Act as a strategic business partner to plant management, offering HR support to the Plant Manager.
• Provide analyses and recommendations in various areas such as recruitment, worker's compensation, employee relations, performance management, organizational structure, workforce planning, and change management.
• Advocate for employees, resolve issues, and collaborate with plant staff to develop practices and policies.
• Provide training, counseling, and coaching on employee relations, performance management, employee development, and HR processes, including policy interpretation and action recommendations.
• Ensure high levels of HR service and fosters open, constructive communication among functional areas and human resources.
• Coordinate HR initiatives with the HR Director and Plant Manager, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the purpose and value of the initiative within the work environment.
• Coordinate new employee orientations to familiarize employees with company culture, requirements, expectations, policies, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. Communicates and follows procedures to maintain the integrity of HR data for the plant.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional HR experience required within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent customer service, and follow-through.
• Familiarity with key FLSA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and related state and federal regulations.
• Strong verbal/written and presentation skills, coupled with analytical, organizational, and project management proficiency.
• Highly proficient in MS Office programs and HR information systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000-90,000
• Contributing 401k
• Vacation & Holiday Schedule
• Employer-sponsored health insurance