Human Resources Business Partner

We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner for a full-time position in Liberty NC. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for regional management support and employee relations for warehouse and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. This role provides comprehensive HR support, including talent management, employee relations activities and programs, performance management, and serves as the primary HR point of contact for local employees. This role will not require strong payroll or benefits knowledge as the team does have dedicated team members who handle those tasks. The HR Business Partner will be directly responsible for a growing facility that will operate two shifts once fully staffed with roughly 60 employees and will be charged with helping manage client relationships in the automotive industry from an employee relations standpoint.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience combination
• Ability to understand all aspects of the business and ability to influence all levels of management.
• 10 years of experience as a “Generalist”, specifically in a plan-style setting.
• Expertise in all facets of H.R. (Employee & Labor relations, Safety and Worker's Comp, Benefits, etc.)

Plusses:

• P.H.R. or S.P.H.R. preferred
• Automotive manufacturing or supply industry experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of external labor activity, risks, trends and organizing tactics on a nationwide basis.
• Communicate, guide and direct local management regarding any reports or concerns regarding potential protected concerted activities or moral problems.
• Support PER Manager with union organizing contingency plans and actions.
• Receive and review investigation documents and report to HR management.
• Maintain company policy of no retaliation.
• Advise management and leadership on the policies and procedures associated with the Corrective Action, PIP and Termination processes upon request.
• Report any potential legal issues related to terminations to the HR management and determine next steps.
• Stay abreast of local/state employment laws and inform HR Management of updates and changes and provide guidance on potential business impact, in consultation with HR executive management and/or Legal.
• Educate and guide management regarding employment laws, company policies, process and procedures, codes of ethics and standards, in consultation with Legal and HR executive management.
• Oversee the answering of unemployment claims, appeals or attend hearings as directed.
• Develops and delivers various Leadership Training & PER to transform leadership.
• Administers assessment tools and provides feedback to participants.
• Sources, screens and hires team members.
• Leads onboarding activities to ensure team members get off to a strong start.
• Attends TAI staff meetings ensuring Human Resources representation.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by HR Management.
• All other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned by HR Executive Management .