People Operations Business Partner

About the Role

The People Operations Business Partner is a critical operational role on our People Operations team, responsible for keeping our core people processes running smoothly, accurately, and consistently across all locations. This role provides the day-to-day backbone for payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and recruiting support for production-facing roles.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes, values accuracy and follow-through, and finds satisfaction in being the reliable engine behind a strong employee experience. You’ll work closely with HR Coordinators, plant leaders, and the broader People Ops team to ensure employees are paid correctly, benefits are handled well, and hiring moves quickly.

What You’ll Do

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Process weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Audit timecards each pay period and partner with Coordinators and plant leaders to resolve issues proactively
• Run pre-payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies before final approval
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments

Benefits Administration

• Support employees with benefits education, enrollment, and life-event changes
• Ensure new hires receive benefits information and complete enrollment timely
• Manage benefit administration tasks, including carrier changes and basic claims support
• Reconcile benefit invoices against payroll and enrollment data
• Maintain compliance with applicable benefits regulations

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Manage job postings, job boards, and applicant flow for production-facing roles, collaborating with HR Coordinators
• Conduct application reviews and phone screens to maintain hiring momentum
• Coordinate interviews in partnership with HR Coordinators and plant leaders
• Support pre-employment processes such as background checks and onboarding completion

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Maintain accurate electronic employee files and I-9 documentation
• Track leaves of absence and support the HR Manager with documentation and coordination
• Produce routine HR reports and ensure HRIS data accuracy
• Assist with policy updates, safety documentation, and internal communications

Engagement & Team Support

• Participate in special projects and initiatives that support engagement and retention
• Contribute positively to team morale and a collaborative People Operations culture

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors Degree required, with a minimum of two years’ human resources experience.
• Prior payroll processing and HRIS/timekeeping experience.
• Displays a high degree of discretion and independent judgement with confidential matters and information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate, relate and interact with individuals across the organization, both in person and through remote interactions.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) certification desired, but not required. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification desired, but not required.