HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner
 

Location: Liberty, KY

Company: Tarter Industries

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
 

We are seeking a dedicated HRBP t to be onsite at our manufacturing plants, providing hands-on support to employees and management. This role is integral in ensuring a positive workplace environment, maintaining compliance with HR policies, and addressing employee relations within the plant. The HRBP will work closely with plant leadership to support day-to-day HR operations, focusing on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant employees, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Promote positive employee relations by maintaining an open-door policy and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, disciplinary actions, and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.

Performance Management:

• Support plant managers in the implementation of performance management processes, including coaching, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs tailored to the needs of plant employees, focusing on skill enhancement and productivity improvement.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify and address performance challenges, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.

Compliance and Policy Enforcement:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as they pertain to the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and enforce HR policies and procedures within the plant, regularly reviewing and updating them to reflect changes in legislation or company practices.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure HR practices are compliant with legal requirements and company standards.

Health and Safety:

• Collaborate with the safety team to support and enforce health and safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to the development of safety programs and initiatives.
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programs.

HR Reporting and Administration:

• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation for plant employees, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Prepare and present regular HR reports to plant management, including metrics on employee relations, performance management, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
 HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Liberty, KY onsite at manufacturing facilities  
• Position would require occasional travel to other Tarter sites as needed.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work.

Tarter Farm and Ranch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.