HR Business Partner

Location: Leola

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships with leaders, and making a measurable impact on employee engagement and retention? We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support multiple manufacturing teams and help drive people strategies that support operational success. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across several operational areas, providing guidance on employee relations, coaching managers, and supporting key HR initiatives.

This is a dynamic position that blends strategic partnership with hands-on HR support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position may be filled at either the HR Business Partner or Senior HR Business Partner level, depending on experience, depth of HR expertise, and ability to operate strategically with business leaders. Who we are… We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!  What we offer…  Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!  

Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities   A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety  Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement     Paid holidays and paid time off     What you'll  this on-site role you will provide HR support, with focus on:

Understanding, supporting, advising and partnering with management to effectively drive business results and achieve company goals.

Implementing, championing, administering and monitoring people-related programs and initiatives aligned with applicable laws/regulations, local business objectives, broader company goals and the strategic plan.

Working with management to create a positive experience for employees throughout the employment life cycle via recruitment processes, performance/compensation management, training & development, and succession management programs.

Operate as a trusted advisor to management, and have the ability to take on, and manage projects/assignments with a limited scope and moderate level of direction/guidance. Administer, interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations; conduct training for employees/managers as needed.

Support, consult, train and coach all levels of the management team regarding people-related laws, policies, programs and issues to help managers make informed decisions, which ultimately advance business objectives. Collaboratively influence and/or challenge perspectives when appropriate.

Partner with leadership to address retention, absenteeism, and workforce challenges

Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, terminations, leaves of absences, transfers, disciplinary actions or promotions.

Coordinate, administer and support various HR programs/initiatives, using continuous improvement methodologies to monitor programs for efficiency/effectiveness.

Conduct new employee onboarding/orientation as needed.

Partner with management to address organizational effectiveness issues using root-cause analysis and process improvement methodologies.

For senior-level candidates, additional responsibilties include:

Leading HR programs, initiatives, or projects with broader organizational impact

Partnering with leadership to anticipate workforce challenges and proactively develop people strategies

Influencing and guiding leaders through complex employee relations or organizational challenges

Mentoring or supporting other HR team members when appropriate

What you’ll need…  Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of progressive HR experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience…