Human Resources Business Partner

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA, a shipbuilder based in Mobile, Alabama, seeks an HR Manager to act as a strategic and operational partner across the organization. You will deliver full life cycle HR support, align HR practices with business goals, and drive workforce planning initiatives with leadership.

You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, guide performance management programs, and address employee relations with data-driven recommendations, supporting Austal’s growth and compliant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full life cycle HR support and partner with management to drive business results.
• Develop workforce strategy and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Advise managers on performance management and coach on employee relations issues.

Skills

Business partner

Influencing

Communication

Leadership liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

REPORTS TO

Human Resources Manager

SUPERVISES

N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate as both a strategic and operational Business Partner performing full life cycle human resources support through the planning and execution of HR practices and programs. Partner with all management levels to drive business results that optimize talent, structure, process and culture. Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Partner with leadership to create a culture that supports the strategy for business growth. Support the development of a work force strategy and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to translate strategy into an executable plan. Collaborate with managers to resolve every day issues and develop short and long term HR strategies and solutions designed to achieve optimal departmental performance and organizational effectiveness. Advise and assist managers on performance management. Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees, addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues. Act as a change agent for key business change and as an advocate in the communication of HR changes. Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to management. Support and execute the strategic direction of HR, including implementation of high-value added HR processes that support business goals and objectives. Assist Senior Management as they work with management to understand their needs so to develop and implement effective policies and programs encompassing all areas of human resources in order to satisfy legal requirements, cost containments, and work environments consistent with Austal’s core values. Identify and assess emerging HR trends and advise on the potential impacts on the business. Maintain an effective level of business acumen about the business' financial position, plans, culture and competition. Conduct Workplace Investigations Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, ongoing internal equity, workforce planning, and organizational changes, etc). Support, promote and implement key performance management initiatives including: goal setting, mid-year and annual-review process, promotions, and talent review/succession planning program.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong business acumen and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have proven experience working as a business partner with a leadership team.
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously and working in an environment which requires flexibility.
• Experience delivering effective presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong HR Acumen in employment regulations.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

TOOLS

MS Office Suite; Other Tools as needed

DIRECTION EXERCISED

Direct the activities of the team based on the Austal development standards and within approved policies and guidelines.

DISCRETION EXERCISED

Make independent decisions as needed in compliance with standards and policies.

LIAISES WITH

All employees.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Application of best practices and approved standards across the organization as directed by HR Manager.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

ABOUT AUSTRAL USA

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.