HR Business Partner, Plant Operations & Payroll

As the HR Business Partner for plant operations, you’ll blend people advocacy with operational rigor. You’ll be the first call for employees and supervisors, the owner of full-cycle hiring for both permanent and temporary needs, and the guardian of accurate data, clean payrolls, and compliant practices under US and PA labor laws.

• Establish yourself as the primary contact for employee questions and employee relations matters.
• Stand up a clear talent acquisition rhythm—requisition to onboarding—for all staffing types.
• Audit and stabilize personnel files; align SAP HR and Org-Management data to reflect current roles, compensation, benefits, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Lock in reliable Kronos processes for timekeeping, absenteeism monitoring, and payroll tasks.
• Take ownership of FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation support.
• Partner with EHS to reinforce safe practices and maintain cGMP discipline across the site.

• Employees and leaders trust you as a responsive, solutions-focused partner.
• Open roles are filled efficiently and compliantly, improving time-to-hire for both permanent and temporary placements.
• Personnel records are complete; SAP and Org-Management data are accurate and current.
• Kronos timesheets are clean, payroll tasks are timely, and absenteeism trends are visible.
• Leaves and claims are handled accurately and on time.
• Engagement activities are coordinated smoothly and strengthen site culture.
• Policies and procedures evolve through continuous improvement recommendations, aligned with legal requirements.

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers, supervisors, and employees—especially on employee relations.
• Lead recruiting end-to-end for all openings (permanent and temporary).
• Maintain personnel files and document changes in compensation, positions, benefits, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure accuracy of HR SAP and HR Org-Management records.
• Oversee hiring/staffing processes, benefits administration, new hire orientation, absenteeism monitoring, and timekeeping.
• Support FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation.
• Manage HR projects with clear milestones and goals.
• Plan and execute site employee activities and events.
• Recommend improvements to policies/procedures and ensure compliance with US and PA labor laws.
• Execute payroll-related tasks and maintain Kronos processes.
• Support safety/EHS directives; maintain a clean, safe workplace and follow cGMP.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline (required).
• 5 years of HR experience, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of US and PA labor laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and KRONOS.
• Experience with cGMP and ISO standards (preferred).
• Meticulous attention to detail and a service-first approach.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.