Human Resources Business Partner

Worthington Steel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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开发

Career growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Worthington Steel in Porter, IN seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals at the Porter facility. You will coach leaders, manage employee relations, lead investigations, and drive engagement and talent initiatives.

You will also lead recruiting, workforce planning, and succession planning while ensuring compliance with laws and policies. A manufacturing background is preferred for this strategic HR role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations 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

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Coaching leaders

HR analytics

HR compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

HR Business Partner | Porter, IN

Build a Career Where People Matter

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
• Career growth opportunities
• 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, discover what makes Worthington Steel a great place to build your career.