Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Special-Lite; Decatur (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Short/Long-Term Disability

HSAs or FSAs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Special-Lite is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner in Michigan to deliver HR services across staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance. You will partner with plant management to implement HR programs and coach leaders in best practices.

The role emphasizes full HR lifecycle support, including recruiting, onboarding, training, leaves, investigations, policy interpretation, and workforce development in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field required.
• 2+ years HR/administration experience.
• HR policy and procedures knowledge.
• Labor and employment law knowledge (NLRB, EEO, ADA, AA, FMLA).
• Recruiting and staffing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HRBP support in job management, staffing, employee relations, training, and related areas.
• Monitor and coach managers and supervisors.
• Administer leaves of absence, FMLA, and disability coordination.
• Oversee HR processes with staffing agencies and vendors.
• Process HRIS data entry and timecard verification.
• Assist with salary and benefits administration.
• Assist with internal investigations into discrimination or unfair employment issues.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

HRIS systems

Confidentiality

Analytical and organizational skills

Problem solving under pressure

Cross-level collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner implements human resource programs by providing human resource services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health benefits, training and development, records management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, AA & EEO compliance, and labor relations. Essential Functions: A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. HRBP Support

• Provides HR Business Partner support in areas such as job management, staffing, employee relations, training/development, and other related areas.
• Monitors and provides necessary training and coaching to managers and supervisors.
• Completes day-to-day administration of human resource programs including completing all the necessary paperwork to enroll, terminate, and modify employee records.
• Responsible for the administration of all leaves of absence, including the coordination of FMLA and disability.
• Oversees the communication and HR administrative processes pertaining to staffing agencies and other vendors as assigned.
• Processes and monitors departmental invoices for payment.
• Manages the company fitness center and employee relaxation programs.
• Assists with the organization’s salary and benefit administration programs.
• Assists with the organization’s affirmative action plan. Employee Relations
• Assists in employee relations issues with plant management to affect prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Interprets Company policy for supervisors and employees. Assists and provides input toward the development of policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance to employees and supervisors in solving work-related problems. Evaluates the issue and meets with supervisors to determine effective remediation techniques, such as job skills training or personal intervention, to resolve human relations issues.
• Assists with internal investigations regarding issues of unfair employment and discrimination complaints. Staffing
• Directs internal job posting process to ensure timely posting of open positions. Reviews all internal applications and works with the hiring manager to ensure proper placement of internal candidates.
• Sources qualified candidates through advertising, approved recruiters, and other recruiting sources, while adhering to the affirmative action plan.
• Interviews and assists in the selection of qualified candidates to fill approved positions. Coaches managers on candidate interviewing and selection. Analyzes job requirements, making recommendation of final selection.
• Manages hourly employment offer processes and all pre-employment steps, references, background checks, and drug screens in preparation for completing the hiring process.
• Follows through on all resumes and applications received for open positions to ensure that proper correspondence is sent to applicants.
• Maintains applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Performs new employee orientation to foster a positive outlook toward the company and company goals.
• Assists with employee training and/or development, including sexual harassment awareness training, diversity and inclusion training, and other training programs as assigned.
• Assists with the coordination of the annual benefit open enrollment process.
• Assists all employees with the benefit enrollment process. Employee Record Processing
• Oversees the off-boarding process.
• Prepares and processes termination paperwork.
• Completes transactions for all employee changes that represent a change in status among which include promotions, transfers, separations, approved leaves, etc.
• Processes Human Resource Information System data and maintains as necessary.
• Enters and verifies timecards in the appropriate systems.
• Provide assistance, coordination, and support to the Human Resources department as requested. Perform other duties as assigned such as but not limited to: special projects, mailings, postings, maintenance of employee records, etc. Non-Essential Functions:
• Maintains a neat, orderly, and organized work area at all times.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, HRIS systems.
• Work involves confidential and sensitive information. Discretion is essential.
• Strong analytical and organization skills, detail orientation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions while working under pressure and is self-directed.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• The role requires an individual to quickly change and adapt to new priorities, exercise patience, and an individual who can be objective and ask appropriate questions that uncover underlying issues.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Business Management or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 2+ years of human resource and/or administration is required.
• HR policy and Procedure Knowledge.
• Labor and Employment Law (NLRB, EEO, ADA, AA, FMLA, etc.)
• Recruiting and staffing practices.

Preferred qualifications

• PHR/SHRM-CP certification or equivalent preferred.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Required to occasionally stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10-pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Safety glasses are required on the production floor at all times.
• Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• Occasionally subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current and exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Occasionally subject to conditions including one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation.
• Occasionally exposed to cold, hot, wet and/or humid shop conditions.

• Benefits at Special-Lite: A competitive salary and opportunities to advance in your career are just the beginning. Special-Lite offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Performance and Holiday Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance and Professional Development Support
• Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

About Special Lite Inc

We don’t just build doors—we build careers. For more than 50 years, we’ve been a leader in manufacturing and engineering architectural products for new construction and replacement installations. Our commercial entrance systems, restroom partitions, and interior products feature a unique blend of hands-on craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, customization, and innovative design. The result? Products built to last and a life-long career to match. When you join Special-Lite, you become part of a team that values quality, creativity, and personal commitment. We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way, and we take pride in building products that help make spaces safer, easier to maintain, more productive, healthier, and inspiring.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.