Job Summary:Remtec is seeking a dynamic and highly motived Human Resource Business Partner to join our team. The HR Business Partner serves as a key business partner supporting both manufacturing operations and corporate functions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for delivering day-to-day human resources support across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, training, benefits administration, and workforce planning.
The ideal candidate brings a hands-on, employee-focused approach and is comfortable working closely with production leadership and employees on the manufacturing floor to support operational goals, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:Workforce & Capacity Planning- Partner with production leaders to forecast staffing and headcount needs based on manufacturing demand, production schedules, shift coverage, and supply chain requirements.
- Support workforce planning initiatives related to expansion, new product lines, seasonal demand, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor staffing trends, turnover metrics, absenteeism, and overtime usage to identify workforce risks and recommend solutions.
- Coordinate recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing, technical, and professional roles.
Recruitment & Onboarding- Manage full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer administration.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill manufacturing and skilled labor positions.
- Facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation programs, ensuring employees are successfully integrated into the organization.
- Maintain onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
Shop Floor Relations & Retention- Maintain a strong and visible presence on the production floor to build employee trust, address concerns proactively, and strengthen employee engagement.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations matters including attendance, performance, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to improve employee morale, communication, and retention of manufacturing employees.
- Support initiatives aimed at reducing turnover and improving workforce stability.
Skills Gap Training & Development- Collaborate with operations leaders and training coordinators to identify skills gaps and workforce development opportunities.
- Assist in developing technical training programs, certification pathways, cross-training matrices, and standard operating procedure (SOP) onboarding processes.
- Track employee training completion and maintain training records for compliance and operational requirements.
- Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
Safety & Compliance Integration- Partner closely with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leadership to align HR practices with OSHA regulations, manufacturing safety standards, cleanroom requirements, and company safety initiatives.
- Support safety investigations, workers' compensation claims management, and return-to-work programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
HR Operations & Employee Support- Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs consistently across the organization.
- Support benefits administration, leave of absence tracking, and employee questions related to HR policies and programs.
- Assist managers with coaching, performance improvement plans, and corrective action processes.
- Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Generate HR reports and analyze workforce data to support business decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications Required:- BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources at a growing manufacturing company
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:- Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and manufacturing workforce challenges.
- Experience supporting hourly employees, shift operations, and production leadership teams.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety practices, and workers' compensation processes preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
- Direct familiarity with workforce dynamics involving cleanroom environments and Microelectronics assembly lines.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications Preferred:- Experience working with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
- Experience working with Epicor strongly preferred
- SHRM-CP highly desired
- Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or high growth environments.
- Awareness of ITAR Regulations is preferred
Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
