HR Business Partner

About TemperPack

TemperPack Technologies Inc. is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Supervisor’s Title: HR Manager

Department: HR

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

The HRBP will have responsibility for a wide range of human resources services in our manufacturing plants and will aide with projects and responsibilities in various locations when needed. The ideal candidate will have a background as an HR business partner and strong experience developing relationships, implementing compliant processes, and making sound decisions. This role requires a self-starter, who can work autonomously with a high-level of accountability.    

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide and ensure efficient, day-to-day HR administration and operations in assigned facility
• Works closely with management and employees to maintain positive work relationships and morale, and foster engagement and retention.  
• Serve as front line resource for responding to and solving employee concerns and questions
• Manages disciplinary procedures consistent with TemperPack’s progressive discipline system and seeks advice from HR Manager and HR Director on complex issues
• Thoroughly conducts investigations an determines appropriate resolution
• Provides managers and supervisors with HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Manages leave and disability programs consistent with state/federal laws
• Manages and ensures the accurate filing of important documentation in employees’ personnel files
• Manages HRIS and ATS platforms
• Assists and supports with the rollout of company HR initiatives
• Manages and update employee attendance records and track compliance with company policies regarding absences, tardiness, and leave
• Coordinate and facilitate performance management processes, ensuring timely documentation and consistent feedback
• Assist with employee engagement activities and events to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team morale

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required or similar professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including payroll, benefits, employee relations, employment laws, recruiting, and compensation
• A minimum of 5 years of HRBP or HR Generalist, in a manufacturing company preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 15 pounds unassisted
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Important Notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires.

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov