Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: Austin, TX

Reports To: Director of HRBP

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner serves as the primary HR point of contact for plant leadership and front-line employees in a manufacturing environment. This role is highly execution-focused, managing day-to-day HR operations while driving employee relations, compliance, and workforce stability across a blue-collar population. The HRBP partners closely with supervisors and plant leadership to support production goals, maintain a positive work environment, and ensure consistent application of HR policies.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations (High Volume)

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, including attendance, performance, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations aligned with company policy and legal compliance
• Coach supervisors on handling employee issues, documentation, and corrective actions

Transactional HR Execution

• Manage day-to-day HR activities, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and employee documentation
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems
• Support payroll coordination, timekeeping, and attendance tracking processes
• Ensure timely processing of HR transactions with close attention to detail

Workforce Support (Blue-Collar Focus)

• Provide floor-level HR support, regularly engaging with hourly employees and supervisors
• Support shift-based operations, including flexibility for off-shift coverage as needed
• Address workforce concerns quickly to minimize disruption to production

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, etc.)
• Consistently apply company policies, union agreements (if applicable), and disciplinary procedures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits

Performance Management

• Support performance review processes for hourly and salaried employees
• Partner with leadership on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and terminations
• Drive accountability and consistency in performance management practices

Recruiting & Staffing Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on high-volume hiring needs
• Participate in interviews and selection for hourly roles
• Support onboarding and new hire integration to improve retention

HR Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report on key metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, open roles)
• Identify trends and recommend actionable solutions to leadership

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong experience in employee relations and high-volume transactional HR
• Experience supporting hourly/blue-collar workforce populations
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS systems and timekeeping/payroll processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on, plant-floor environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in unionized environments (if applicable)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)

Key Competencies

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• Policy Enforcement & Compliance
• Operational Execution
• Supervisor Coaching
• Attention to Detail
• Responsiveness & Urgency

Success Metrics

• Reduction in employee relations escalations
• Improved attendance and turnover rates
• Timely completion of HR transactions
• Supervisor satisfaction with HR support
• Compliance audit results