As part of a lean, two-person People & Culture team, the People & Culture Business Partner (PCBP) plays a blended role that supports both operational HR execution and business partnership activities. The position is responsible for delivering core HR processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting day-to-day employee and manager needs across the organization.

Working in close alignment with the Director of People, Culture & HSE, the PCBP contributes to employee relations, talent development, engagement, and organizational initiatives, while supporting leaders and helping drive a positive and effective work environment. This is an onsite role with broad exposure across people, culture, and safety.

Essential Functions:
·         Manage HRIS updates, employee data changes, file maintenance, and reporting.

·         New hire paperwork, I‑9s, background checks, onboarding logistics, and orientations.

·         Support benefit administration including enrollments, life events, and routine employee questions.

·         Track leaves of absence, maintain compliance documentation, and manage routine correspondence.

·         Partner on employee relations, investigations, and performance matters.

·         Identify trends, anticipate needs, and recommend proactive HR solutions.

·         Support managers with coaching, development, and organizational needs.

·         Collaborate on HR initiatives, engagement efforts, and culture-building.

·         Support full-cycle recruiting including postings, screening, interviews, and offer logistics.

·         Partner with managers to clarify hiring needs and ensure a strong candidate experience.

·         Help identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities.

·         Participate in employee engagement projects and recognition programs.

·         Assist with safety initiatives, training coordination, and reporting.

·         Maintain visibility across production and warehouse areas.

·         Operate independently on routine transactional tasks.

·         Keep the Director informed of issues, progress, and unusual situations.

·         Discuss decisions involving employee relations, performance, investigations, policy interpretation, and safety.

·         Seek alignment before acting on sensitive or precedent-setting matters.

Education and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree required; HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

·         Minimum 1-2 years of HR experience required; experience in a generalist, HR coordinator, or HRBP support role preferred.

·         Experience in an HR role within a manufacturing environment preferred.

·         SHRM‑CP preferred or willingness to obtain.

·         Strong initiative, judgment, and confidentiality.

·         Ability to manage transactional tasks while supporting strategic work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

·         Ability to work independently on routine tasks while maintaining consistent alignment and communication with the Director of HR & HSE.

·         Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues early, and proactively bring forward thoughtful, well‑reasoned recommendations.

·         Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a small, two-person HR team that relies on communication and partnership.

·         Balanced judgment and discernment — ability to objectively evaluate information, consider both employee and company perspectives, and arrive at fair, fact‑based conclusions.

·         Ability to respectfully challenge assumptions and verify information without bias; understands that individual statements may not represent the full picture.

·         High degree of professionalism, dependability, accountability, and confidentiality.

·         Excellent communication skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive conversations and support conflict resolution.

·         Positive, solutions‑oriented approach that supports a respectful and constructive work environment.

·         Commitment to continuous learning in HR, safety, compliance, and employment‑related laws and regulations.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn HRIS systems.

Fair Labor Standards Act Evaluation:

After careful evaluation it is determined that this job does fall under the overtime exemptions outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This is an exempt position that is exempt from overtime requirements.

Environmental Conditions:

·         On-site role with interaction in office, production, and warehouse environments.

·         Regular computer and phone use.

Physical Capabilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Other Duties:

This job description is not all inclusive.  The Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice to the employee.