HR and Payroll Business Partner

525 Fuller Technologies Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies seeks an experienced HR & Payroll Business Partner to support U.S. operations, delivering accurate payroll while providing day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees. The role ensures compliance and consistent HR/payroll processes across the organization.

Our Human Resources team partners across regions to support people, strengthen performance, and deliver effective HR programs while fostering inclusion and professional growth in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR and payroll experience with U.S. payroll.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, taxes, wage and hour.
• Paylocity experience strongly preferred; Workday a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate, timely U.S. payroll for approximately 250 employees (exempt and nonexempt).
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
• Support employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, changes, leaves, offboarding).
• Assist with employee relations, performance management, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee information in Workday and other HR/payroll systems.
• Collaborate with regional HR/payroll teams for backup coverage (Mexico/Brazil).
• Identify opportunities to improve HR/payroll processes and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Workday HRIS

Excel

Data integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Accounting

Tools

Paylocity

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Join a Culture That Moves Fast — and Brings You With It. Where Growth Never Stops At Fuller Technologies, momentum isn't a slogan — it's how we work. For over 140 years, we've improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions — but how we operate as a company. When you join Fuller, you're joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You'll find the stability of an established global organization with the agility to make a real impact.

About the role

The HR & Payroll Business Partner supports our U.S. operations by managing accurate and timely payroll while providing day-to-day HR support to managers and employees. This role plays a key part in supporting our people, ensuring compliance, and delivering consistent HR and payroll processes across the organization.

About the department

Our Human Resources team partners with leaders and employees across Fuller Technologies to support our people, strengthen organizational performance, and deliver effective HR programs. The team works collaboratively across functions and regions to create a positive employee experience and support business success.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate accurate, timely U.S. payroll for approximately 250 employees, including exempt and nonexempt populations.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, calculations, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, and workplace matters.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
• Assist with employee relations matters, performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and appropriate documentation.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance reviews, merit planning, talent initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate employee information in Workday and other HR and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Partner with HR and payroll colleagues across regions and cross-train on Mexico and Brazil payroll processes to provide backup support when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the employee experience.

You bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR and payroll experience, including substantial hands-on U.S. payroll processing responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing U.S. payroll, including exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, and employment compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and Excel skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred; Workday or another HRIS is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or operational environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and provide backup support for Mexico and Brazil payroll processes.
• HR or payroll certification is a plus.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

What we offer

At Fuller Technologies, you'll be part of a collaborative, global organization where your contributions make a meaningful difference. We offer opportunities for professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to help shape HR and payroll processes while supporting our employees and business.

Build a better world

Fuller Technologies helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving growth while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together in our diverse team, we collaborate in an inclusive and supportive environment to discover further ways to economic and environmental success. For further information on Fuller Technologies' business and services, visit https://www.fuller-technologies.com/. Fuller is a Cement technology and service supplier with a passion to help our customers produce cement efficiently. After 140+ years of pioneering new innovations, we are uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of our industry’s green transition.