What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Knowles Corporation?
Description
Company Overview:
Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance capacitors for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, medical, alternative energy, and industrial markets. With over 100 years of innovation, we are committed to powering technology that powers the world.
Position: Human Resources Generalist
Location: Liberty, SC
Location: Liberty, SC
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our Liberty, SC facility. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about building strong teams, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with managers and employees to foster a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation of the Employee Handbook.
- Deliver day-to-day support in performance management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary action.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts: identify staffing needs, draft job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and onboard new hires.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations; conduct thorough and objective investigations, and guide conflict resolution.
- Administer employee benefit programs including claims resolution, change reporting, and communication to employees.
- Support employee development by coordinating and monitoring training programs.
- Drive engagement and retention by organizing site-wide programs, communication meetings, and special events.
- Maintain HRIS records and process personnel transactions across all systems.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and ITAR requirements.
- Champion safety by collaborating with EHS teams and reporting all incidents promptly.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior HR team members.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 4 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment (generalist or coordinator level).
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- HRIS experience preferred; ADP and/or Oracle a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (due to ITAR requirements).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a 100 year legacy of innovation in electronics manufacturing.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture that values employee engagement, career growth, and safety.
- Opportunity to directly impact employee experience and organizational success.
Work Environment:
- Standard office setting with regular interaction across manufacturing operations.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed.
- Must be able to navigate all departments within the facility.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Flexible PTO
- Paid holidays
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Basic Life Insurance
- Onsite Physician
- Employee Referral Program
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.
About Knowles Corporation
About Knowles
Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.
Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.
