Human Resources Business Partner

Worthington Industries Inc.; Chesterton (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional 개발

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with plant leadership, develop talent, and strengthen culture at our Porter, Indiana facility. The role focuses on coaching leaders, resolving complex people challenges, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

You will drive full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and HR analytics, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence business decisions.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HR metrics and data to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Foster employee engagement through recognition, communication, and culture-building initiatives.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to improve hiring, retention, and engagement.
• Support compensation, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Employee relations

HR metrics

Talent development

Education

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

Job description

At Worthington Steel, our people are our greatest strength. Guided by Our Philosophy of treating others with respect and doing the right thing, we're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with leaders, develop talent, strengthen culture, and help drive business success at our Porter, Indiana facility.

If you're a strategic HR professional who enjoys coaching leaders, solving complex people challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why Worthington Steel?

When you join Worthington Steel, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a career with a company that invests in its people and believes business success starts with a strong culture.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• A collaborative, people-first culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

As our HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Foster employee engagement through recognition, communication, and culture-building initiatives.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to improve hiring, retention, and engagement.
• Support compensation, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence business decisions.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using HR metrics and data to drive business decisions.

Build Your Future With Us

This is an opportunity to partner directly with business leaders, influence workplace culture, develop future talent, and help create an exceptional employee experience. If you're looking for an HR career where your ideas matter and your impact is visible,

About Us

At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat‑roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value‑added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people‑first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.