Manufacturing HRBP

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Make an impact where people and production meet.

Are you passionate about shaping frontline culture, coaching leaders through real-world people challenges, and building workplaces where teams thrive? As the Human Resources Business Partner for our Hazelwood, MO manufacturing site, you’ll serve as the trusted HR presence on the plant floor, partnering closely with leaders and team members to drive engagement, performance, and retention.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll balance strategic HR partnership with daily operational support. You’ll lead employee relations, frontline recruiting and onboarding, workforce planning, compliance, and engagement initiatives, all while helping build strong leadership capability and a positive employee experience across multiple locations.

If you enjoy variety, influence, and being at the heart of the business, this role offers visibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact.

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant leadership, supervisors, and frontline team members
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution
• Navigate complex employee relations matters with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment

• Lead recruiting and onboarding for frontline plant roles
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring for salaried and desk-based positions
• Champion diverse hiring practices and inclusive workforce strategies
• Lead workforce and succession planning for critical roles

• Support and deliver employee engagement initiatives
• Champion talent management, total rewards, inclusion, and recognition programs
• Contribute to Manufacturing HR team projects that improve frontline practices and employee experience

• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations
• Manage time and attendance processes supporting payroll accuracy
• Coordinate leave of absence processes with Benefits and third-party administrators
• Manage workers' compensation claims and maintain OSHA reporting metrics
• Support plant safety programs including PPE and hearing conservation

• Partner with HR specialty teams to roll out enterprise-wide programs
• Translate corporate initiatives into practical, site-level execution

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required, equivalent experience and education considered
• 2+ years of full lifecycle HR experience required
• 1-2 years of experience supporting a frontline manufacturing population preferred

• Working knowledge of employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and HR operations
• Comfortable balancing strategic partnership with hands‑on execution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
• Bilingual preferred, English/Spanish

• Relationship-building and trusted partnership
• Adaptability in fast-changing environments
• Resilience and steady presence during challenges
• Collaborative communication and team orientation
• Data-informed decision-making
• Accountability and follow-through

• Occasional overnight travel (~5% annually) for training or company meetings
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and factory operations

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption…