Plant HR Business Partner

Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program

Job summary

Gold Bond Building Products, LLC is seeking a Plant HR Manager to lead employee relations, labor compliance, and HR operations at the Fort Dodge plant. You will manage recruitment, on-boarding, investigations, and training while ensuring FLSA/ADA/Title VII compliance and effective payroll processing.

The role requires strong communication, willingness to engage across shifts, and the ability to maintain non-union relations. Competitive salary and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years HR management experience in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment law.
• Experience with HR investigations.
• Experience in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Investigate HR incidents and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain plant job descriptions for FLSA/ADA.
• Attract, interview and hire qualified applicants.
• Coordinate pre-employment testing.
• Complete physicals, drug screens and background checks.
• Advise on workers’ comp, ADA accommodations, and FMLA.
• Support employee relations environment and events.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Provide benefits training to employees.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing.
• Maintain personnel and medical records.
• Assist with safety programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

FLSA knowledge

ADA compliance

EEO Title VII

Investigation & corrective action

Training programs

Payroll processing

MS Office

UKG

HR policy development

SHRM/APHR/PHR/SPHR cert

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/related field

Tools

UKG

Payroll systems

Job description

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an employee relations climate that creates and permits a stable and productive workforce. Manages
and coordinates all functions of employment, including labor relations, compensation, and benefits services, workforce planning and alternative work schedule advisement,
recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance management, security, and workers’ compensation for compliance with federal and state
regulations. As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will interact with associates daily at the plant location.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding
• Investigate HR-related incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action to the appropriate manager
• Periodically conduct hourly employee local wage surveys
• Develop and maintain plant job descriptions for accuracy, FLSA, and ADA purposes
• Attract, interview and hire qualified applicants to keep the plant appropriately staffed
• Coordinate pre-employment assessment testing of qualified candidates
• Complete required physical exam, drug screen and background checks on all job applicants
• Oversee and advise the management team on workers’ comp insurance matters (post-injury matters) with the help of the Company’s selected 3rd party workers’ comp administrator
• Oversee and advise the management team on ADA reasonable accommodation and FMLA leave matters
• Support plant management in creating a positive employee relations environment, including assisting with special events and employee committees
• Maintain non-union status at non-union facility
• Participate in the development and implementation of Employee Opinion Surveys and Action Plans
• Advise supervisors on appropriate interview questions to ask, staff coaching/counseling opportunities, disciplinary actions, and career development
• Conducts exit interviews and processes required termination paperwork
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resources policies, including the employee handbook; train employees and supervisors in the employee handbook and company policies; monitor for compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as Corporate and plant policies and procedures, especially in the areas of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO Title VII matters
• Provide training to employees on benefit programs and assist employees with the resolution of insurance-related issues
• Assist, train, and advise the management team with the weekly processing of payroll time and attendance sheets
• Maintains all personnel and medical records in accordance with EEO, privacy, and related requirements
• Assist plant management in the development of employee job training programs for specific positions ensuring that employees are competent in their key areas of responsibilities
• Assist plant Safety coordinator with plant safety programs as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Ineligible for hybrid work
A willingness to travel domestically as much as 5% of the time
Physical ability to access all plant areas.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of Human Resources Management experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment, preferred
• Working knowledge and experience in federal and state employment law
• Excellent communication and group presentation skills
• Experience with HR-related investigations, specifically Title VII issues
• Experience in conducting training programs
• Must have willingness and ability to meet with day shift employees every day, as well as evening and night shift employees periodically each week, to actively engage culture through positive interactions with the workforce. Although not often, must have willingness and ability to work 9-to12-hour workdays as needed
• Must maintain reasonable availability during non-working hours for consultation with on-site management and be willing to be on-site during non-working hours to address time sensitive HR issues
• Must have the ability to occasionally stand, walk, and climb stairs as frequently as needed
• Strong computer skills, especially in using Microsoft Office products and UKG and Workforce payroll processing products
• aPHR/PHR/SPHR or equivalent SHRM certification required or must be obtained within the first year of employment

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $80,816.00 to $100,520.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

Relocation assistance eligible.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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