Human Resources Business Partner

HTI; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development

High-visibility leadership partnership

Global organization

Growth-focused environment

Job summary

HTI is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a brand-new manufacturing facility in Duncan, SC. You will help shape workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations as the operation grows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR, manufacturing experience, and a track record of building HR processes from the ground up. SHRM-CP/PHR or similar certification is a plus; this role blends strategy with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience with manufacturing/industrial exposure.
• HRBP or HR Manager experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution setting.
• Strong employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management skills.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Confidence working independently and delivering HR recommendations.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting facility launches or significant growth is preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for site leadership and employees.
• Help establish HR processes, policies, and workplace practices for the new facility.
• Partner with leadership on staffing plans, workforce development, and org structure.
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for hourly and salaried staff.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and corrective action.
• Coach managers on leadership, development, and workplace communication.
• Support compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS activities.
• Coordinate training, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations at all levels.
• Track HR metrics and identify opportunities to improve retention and performance.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HR experience

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance mgmt

Employment law knowledge

Relationship-building

Independent work

Growth environment

SHRM cert (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

HTI is hiring an experienced HR Business Partner for a global manufacturing company launching a new facility in Duncan, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the people, processes, and culture of a new operation from the ground up.

The HR Business Partner will work closely with site leadership to support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic HR responsibilities with the hands‑on needs of a growing manufacturing facility.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help launch and shape a brand-new manufacturing operation
• High-visibility partnership with local and corporate leadership
• Collaborative, growth-focused work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Long-term career development with a global organization

What Your Role Will Look Like

• Serve as the primary HR partner for site leadership and employees
• Support the facility launch by helping establish HR processes, policies, and workplace practices
• Partner with leadership on staffing plans, workforce development, and organizational structure
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and corrective action
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, employee development, and workplace communication
• Support compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS-related activities
• Coordinate training, employee engagement, and retention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Track HR metrics and identify opportunities to improve retention, engagement, and workforce performance
• Help create a positive, accountable, and safety-focused workplace culture
• Partner with corporate HR teams while representing the needs of the Duncan facility

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience
• HR Business Partner or HR Manager experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment
• Strong experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at every level of an organization
• Confidence working independently and making sound HR recommendations
• Strong organization, follow-through, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced startup or growth environment
• Experience supporting a facility launch, expansion, or significant organizational growth is strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is approachable, proactive, and comfortable being visible on the manufacturing floor. This person should be able to earn employees’ trust while also serving as a confident advisor to leadership. Experience building HR processes in a new or rapidly growing operation would be especially valuable.