Dorman Products

HR Business Partner

Dorman Products$83K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of HR generalist experience primarily in manufacturing or distribution environments.
  • Bachelor's degree required; PHR preferred if not in a related field.
  • Strong understanding of compensation concepts and practices; experience in evaluating or implementing compensation programs is a plus.
  • Proficient in performance management principles and practices.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong knowledge of employee conduct regulations and dispute resolution processes.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle difficult situations with confidence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation for employees and management.
  • Support managers with performance counseling and workforce analysis.
  • Conduct research and job evaluations, recommending best practices based on market competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with HR functional partners to implement HR strategies and initiatives.
  • Develop processes for employee recognition aligned with company values.
  • Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough investigations.
  • Act as the HR point of contact for ethics complaints and maintain knowledge of compliance requirements.
  • Analyze trends and metrics to improve HR solutions and policies.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including sick/vacation, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
  • 401k retirement plan with company match and profit-sharing options.
  • Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Dorman is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a consultant and coach to the team in our manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach. In this role, you will provide generalist support to managers and contributors for a wide range of areas including employee relations, performance management, rewards & recognition, HR analytics, HR compliance, and compensation. Addtionally, as an HRBP for Dorman, you will proactively address current and future needs of the workforce with an objective of increasing organizational capability, effectiveness and individual performance. As the sole HR representative at the Virginia Beach site, with oversight for our Reno, NV manufacturing location, you will partner closely with site leaders and their teams to support organizational goals and objectives. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being an army of one, who is curious about what makes a business run successfully, and who is eager to make an impact.

This role is fully onsite Monday through Friday.

Primary Duties

  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation for contributors and management.
  • Provides guidance, expertise and support to managers on performance counseling, organization restructuring, and workforce analysis.
  • Conducts research, analysis and reporting on market competitiveness and makes recommendations on best practices; Conducts job evaluations of new and revised positions.
  • Collaborates with other HR functional partners to execute human resources strategies and annual initiatives (Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development) to meet business objectives and support future business growth.
  • Implement processes to allow for ongoing and continuous recognition of our employees with a focus on the Company's strategic initiatives and values.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert and maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with leaders, and the HR Operations teams to develop improved solutions, programs and policies.
  • Acts as the HR point of contact for the organization's ethics complaint process.


Qualifications

  • Ability to work with limited supervision and under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be confident and able to handle difficult situations independently.
  • Must be able to work with contributors at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be proactive in working with and guiding Sr. Management.
  • Understanding of compensation concepts, principles, and practices required; experience in leading or participating in the evaluation, design, development, and/or implementation of compensation programs preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
  • Proficient in performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.
  • Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to employee benefit and workers compensation programs.
  • Ability to travel to our Reno, NV site roughly 5x / year.


Education / Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; PHR preferred if Bachelors' is not in related field.
  • 5+ years HR generalist experience.
  • Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment strongly desired.


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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $83,900.00 to $124,800.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About Dorman Products

Dorman Products is a supplier of automotive replacement parts and fasteners. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Colmar, Pennsylvania. Dorman Products offers over 150,000 different products, including brake parts, engine parts, and suspension parts. The company sells its products through a variety of channels, including automotive parts retailers, warehouse distributors, and online retailers. Dorman Products has a market capitalization of over $3 billion and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Dorman Products
Size
3,360 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$106.8 million
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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