HR Business Partner: Night Shift Leader & People Growth

Continental; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with business leaders, align HR initiatives with growth, and support talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. This role covers night shift hours with some day shifts as needed, and involves driving leadership development, workforce planning, and change initiatives.

Candidate should have 3–5+ years HR experience in manufacturing, strong analytics, and excellent communication and coaching skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of HR experience demonstrating progressive growth in responsibility, scope, and business partnership, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and employment practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using HR data and analytics to support business decisions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR support for employees and leaders on the night shift (4:00pm to 12:30am), with occasional day shift coverage.
• Partner with leaders to develop workforce plans, forecast staffing needs, and build talent pipelines.
• Support succession planning, employee development, and leadership growth initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns while fostering an inclusive and respectful culture.
• Coach managers on performance management, goal setting, accountability, and team effectiveness.
• Partner with Talent Management and Organizational Development teams to drive leadership development and employee growth.
• Support compensation and benefits programs through market benchmarking, equity reviews, and employee communications.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, employee engagement activities, and culture enhancement efforts.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations that support business objectives.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between leadership and employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) teams.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to advance organizational goals and drive collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

Organizational development

Workforce analytics

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Continental is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with business leaders, align HR initiatives with growth, and support talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. This role covers night shift hours with some day shifts as needed, and involves driving leadership development, workforce planning, and change initiatives.

Candidate should have 3–5+ years HR experience in manufacturing, strong analytics, and excellent communication and coaching skills to