Human Resources Business Partner

PEPL has been engaged to place a Human Resources Business Partner to support a global client based in Alpharetta, GA. This role will serve as a trusted, hands-on HR leader supporting the Alpharetta plant operation as well as hourly field service employees across the U.S. The HRBP will partner closely with executive leadership while remaining highly visible on the plant floor and embedded in day-to-day operations.

This is a highly consultative, customer-focused role for an HR professional who can balance strategic leadership partnership with practical, execution-oriented HR support. The ideal candidate is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, building credibility with hourly employees and supervisors, and driving HR initiatives that support business performance, compliance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to plant leadership, field service leaders, and senior business stakeholders
• Assess and anticipate HR-related needs and proactively develop solutions aligned with business objectives and company values
• Act as the face of HR within the plant by regularly walking the floor, engaging employees, and coaching leaders in real time
• Lead and manage hourly employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Coach and develop frontline supervisors to be more effective and hands-on in managing hourly employee performance
• Handle leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, and return‑to‑work processes within an operations-driven environment
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent management, organizational design, engagement, and retention strategies
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support proactive hiring strategies for plant and field service roles
• Consult with managers on termination decisions and partner closely with internal and external legal counsel as needed
• Support compensation discussions including role classification, promotion recommendations, and pay changes in partnership with the compensation team
• Draft, update, and maintain hourly employee policies and practices to ensure consistency and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (including FLSA classification, DOL updates, unemployment documentation, and audits)
• Use data and metrics to drive recommendations that improve performance, retention, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience
• Partner with executive leadership while maintaining a strong operational presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an operational, manufacturing, or plant-based environment
• Strong experience supporting hourly employee populations
• Working knowledge of employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing at multiple levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and HRIS systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to think both strategically and operationally
• Highly visible, relationship-oriented, and credible with both leadership and frontline employees
• Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills
• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem solving and decision-making
• Ability to influence, drive change, and navigate complexity
• Flexible, adaptable, and intellectually curious
• Champion of company culture and values