What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Business Partner position at Astec Industries?
BUILT TO CONNECT
At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.
Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.
We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.
LOCATION: Astec Industries, Chattanooga, TN
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Employee Relations Business Partner is responsible for improving consistency, compliance, and employee experience across our Chattanooga manufacturing operations. This role will focus on resolving complex employee relations matters, providing core HR support for Astec's Chattanooga-based facilities, and driving engagement efforts aligned with our cultural goals.
Deliverables & Responsibilities
- Lead and resolve ER investigations fairly and in compliance with legal and internal standards
- Serve as a partner to site leadership on HR policies, onboarding, and performance practices
- Create and enhance HR policies and processes to improve operational consistency
- Champion employee engagement programs and foster cross-site collaboration
- Provides bandwidth relief to site HR and leadership teams
- Support leave administration and case management for Workers' Comp, FMLA, and ADA (preferred)
- Provide workforce insights through advanced Excel and Power BI (preferred)
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (master's preferred) List experience requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in employee relations, preferably in manufacturing
- Knowledge of employment law and regulatory practices
- Experience with Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, and ADA (preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills: Power BI experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
- Lean or Six-Sigma experience, training or formal certification (preferred)
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Travel Requirements: Willing to travel as necessary across the Chattanooga Manufacturing Locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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