HR Business Partner

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present.

And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities.

This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!"

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility.

Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

This position reports to an HR Director and is a trusted strategic business partner for a specified client group/plant location within GAF. You must be an astute HR Business Partner with extensive experience in organizational design, performance management, employee engagement strategy, leadership development, HR Laws and regulations, HR policy Management, employee relations, workforce planning, development of HR programs, and change management for specified business units.

You're a dynamic leader, who always acts with integrity and discretion to ensure your role as a trusted advisor.

• Act as a key HR Business Partner supporting plant departments on all aspects of human resources, including organizational and employee development.
• Manage all employee relations activities within the site according to established guidelines in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and goals.
• Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with federal, state and local labor and employment laws.
• Research and develop/recommend solutions and process improvements on HR related projects, processes, and policies aligned to GAF strategy, culture, and business practices.
• Utilize HR metrics and data analytics to identify key trends, inform decisions, and recommend solutions to business challenges.
• Strategically contribute to the business objectives by helping plant leaders identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
• Lead change management efforts for departmental restructures, new initiatives, and cultural transformation.
• Provide expert advice and coaching where appropriate. Ensure that strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure current and future performance standards are met. Champion the Talent Management Process; aligning our people strategy with business objectives, ensuring the organization has the right talent in the right roles to drive…