Human Resources Business Partner - Manufacturing at Apogee Enterprises in Mesquite, TX

Job description

Harmon, Inc. Position Summary The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides proactive, strategic, and tactical HR support to plant leadership and employees. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to understand the business, anticipate workforce needs, and drive successful business outcomes through effective people strategies. Acting as a change agent, the HRBP navigates complex relationships, provides sound HR counsel, and ensures strong execution of core HR processes while championing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This role is fully in office in our Mesquite, TX location . Key Responsibilities Workforce Planning, Onboarding, and Offboarding Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition: Partner with leaders to develop and maintain accurate job descriptions aligned with organizational structure, budget, and headcount needs. Create and manage job requisitions while collaborating closely with the Recruiting team to ensure effective, timely, and compliant hiring practices, including adherence to AAP requirements. Onboarding and New Hire Experience: Lead and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation for the manufacturing facility. Coordinate with leaders and Office Administrators to prepare materials, ensure technology and documentation readiness, and create a positive, compliant, and engaging onboarding experience. Serve as a resource to new employees for benefits enrollment and general employment support. Third-Party Temporary Agencies: Partner with the Plant Manager to assess the effectiveness of the temporary staffing plan, quality of candidates, and turnover. Maintain agency relationships and contracts or agreements and provide input on new agency selection. Compliance and Process Excellence: Ensure all hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes are accurate, well documented, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience. Business Partnership and Organizational Effectiveness Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner to plant and operations leadership to drive business performance through effective people and labor strategies. Align workforce planning and organizational design with business objectives to support long-term operational success. •Leadership Advisor: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing guidance on talent decisions, performance strategy, compensation recommendations, and organizational change initiatives. Maintain strong visibility and relationships across the plant through regular one-on-one meetings, floor presence, and open accessibility. Continuous Improvement: Support plant safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including Lean Sigma and 6S activities, ensuring alignment between operational excellence and workforce effectiveness. Data-Driven HR: Leverage data and insights to inform strategy, support decision-making, and enhance organizational performance. Change Management and Leadership: Apply a systems-thinking approach to lead through change, align stakeholders, and support successful adoption. Employee Relations and Performance Management Employee Relations and HR Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact for leaders and employees on HR-related matters, including policies, payroll, benefits, and workplace concerns. Provide balanced, business-focused guidance while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Investigations and Issue Resolution: Lead thorough, objective investigations and manage resolution of employee relations matters in partnership with HR leadership. Ensure timely communication, appropriate documentation, and compliance with company policies. Performance Management and Leadership Coaching: Drive consistent performance management practices by coaching leaders on goal setting, feedback, progressive discipline, leave management, and development planning. Support engage