HR Business Partner (Bilingual)

TrueNorth Steel; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending account benefits

Profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel is seeking an HR Business Partner (Bilingual) for our Lubbock, TX location. This on-site role will act as the trusted advisor for people and culture, guiding employee relations, driving performance and retention, and partnering with leadership to address critical roles and skill needs.

The position requires fluent English and Spanish, strong communication, and a strategic approach to HR programs. Competitive benefits are included and full-time on-site employment is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in HR or related field is preferred.
• SHRM certification (SPHR/PHR or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to expert for all things people and culture at the Lubbock site.
• Guide employee relations and lead initiatives that drive performance and retention.
• Partner with management to build leadership depth and address critical skills needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Strategic advisory

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in HR or related field

SHRM certified professional (SPHR/PHR or equivalent)

Job description

TrueNorth Steel - Lubbock
401 N Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79403, USA

Description

POSITION:HR Business Partner (Bilingual)

SALARY: $75,000 - $83,000/yr + DOE & Full Benefits Package

LOCATION: Lubbock, TX (On-site position)

TrueNorth Steel offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes an excellent health/dental package, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account benefits, profit‑sharing, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

As our HR Business Partner, you'll be the go‑to expert for all things people and culture at the Lubbock site. You'll operate as a trusted advisor, problem solver, coach and strategic thinker plugged in with leadership and tapped into the daily rhythm of the site and operations. You'll guide employee relations, and lead initiatives that drive performance and retention. You'll spot issues before they escalated, and deliver results not just reports. This is front‑line HR, where strategy meets execution, and impact is the standard.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Actively participate in and successfully complete Game Changer and Master Grad Leadership classes.
• Champion the organization's core values and culture, driving employee engagement initiatives and programs.
• Manage employee relations issues with a focus on fairness and consistency, conducting investigations as necessary to work towards resolutions that mitigate risks and foster a positive work environment while ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Partner with management on employee relations issues and disciplinary actions.
• Provide coaching and support to team members and managers on employee development, career progression, performance evaluation, skill development, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistency and best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to build leadership depth and address critical roles/skills needs and offer development resources.
• Challenge and influence leadership on implications of business decisions, trends, and issues that impact the business and employees.
• Apply communication skills to effectively coordinate and present HR updates to team members and key stakeholders.

Talent Management

• Coordinate with hiring manager(s), hiring team and benefits team on the seamless execution of onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Partner with hiring manager(s) to accurately identify talent needs, participate in talent evaluations, and ensure recruitment efforts align with workforce planning.
• Identify, nurture, and develop high‑potential employees to become future leaders within the organization, ensuring a pipeline of talent to drive business growth and success.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, high‑potential identification, development plan creations, and retention initiatives as designated site(s).
• Monitor the “pulse” of the employees through a hands‑on approach to ensure a high level of employee engagement.

Strategic Partnering

• Regularly consult with site management, attend relevant business meetings, and provide daily human resource guidance.
• Conduct and/or attend meetings with respective site leadership.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop data‑driven solutions, programs and policies.
• Provide HR support for projects and key initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize people initiatives, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness.

Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, addressing employee relations items as needed.
• Provide assistance and maintain credibility as a subject matter expert in HR practices, policies and procedures.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Communicating fluently in English and Spanish is required for this position.
• Knowledge of human resource theories and practices.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions and providing guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely and actively attend to, convey and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to organize and direct oneself, prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality as it relates to, but not limited to, compensation, discipline, terms of employment, and personal relationships to preserve confidentiality of personnel.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in HR or related field, with minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• SHRM certified professional (SPHR, PHR or equivalent) preferred.

Preferred

Prof in Human Resources

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