Business Partner

Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a People Business Partner who will play a key role in bringing Ascentec Engineering’s people strategies to life. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, this position supports employees and leaders across assigned departments to drive engagement, performance, and development. The People Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor and connector, ensuring consistent application of people programs, gathering feedback from the organization, and fostering a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Ascentec’s core values.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin headquarters and one-day per week at Ascentec’s Dallas, Oregon facility. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Partner with employees and leaders to support engagement, performance, and alignment with Ascentec’s mission, values, and business goals.

• Serve as the day-to-day People and Culture contact for assigned departments, providing coaching and guidance to employees and leaders.
• Interpret company practices and policies for both people leaders and employees, facilitating understanding and mutual agreement on appropriate actions and next steps.
• Support leaders in handling employee concerns, conflict resolution, and performance improvement conversations with fairness and consistency.
• Escalate complex or sensitive employee relations matters to the Director of People and Culture as appropriate.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

• Partner with leaders to identify development needs, training priorities, and team capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development Manager to ensure training programs align with identified employee development needs and departmental goals.
• Support implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and review cycles.
• Provide input on career development and growth opportunities within assigned departments.

• Champion company values through engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and communication activities.
• Coordinate with teams on local events and employee experience efforts that reinforce connection and belonging.
• Collect feedback through conversations, surveys, and observation, and share insights with the Director of People and Culture to guide future initiatives.
• Act as a culture ambassador, helping employees understand and connect with Ascentec’s mission and strategic direction.

• Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and in compliance with federal and Oregon employment laws.
• Possess strong knowledge of employment law and has a strong understanding of HR risk mitigation and best practices in various HR generalist areas.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with HR reporting, audits, and compliance activities.
• Partner with EHS and Quality teams to align people-related practices with safety and regulatory expectations.
• Support updates and rollouts of new policies and processes developed by the People and Culture team.

• Build strong relationships with leaders, employees, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Director of People and Culture to ensure department priorities are successfully implemented at the local level.
• Analyze workforce trends, attendance, and engagement feedback to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to projects that enhance HR systems, processes, and the overall employee experience.

• Demonstrates Ascentec’s core values:
  Customer Focus, Employee Growth, Trust and Integrity, Operational Excellence, and Acts Like an Owner.
• Serves as a hands‑on, trusted resource for employees and leaders, translating People and Culture initiatives into daily practice.
• Collaborates closely with the Director of People and Culture and the broader People and Culture Department team to ensure company‑wide programs are implemented effectively and consistently.
• Partners with the Learning and…