Plant Human Resources Business Partner

AccruePartners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead employee relations in a large multi-shift manufacturing environment. This on-site role reports to the Plant HR Manager and partners with plant leadership to drive engagement and organizational effectiveness.

You'll oversee investigations, performance management, coaching for leaders, and development programs while shaping retention and culture across hourly and salaried teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progress HR experience in Generalist/Plant HR within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution settings.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including handling investigations and policy compliance.
• Experience supporting large hourly workforces across multiple shifts.
• Ability to coach and influence plant leadership on performance, discipline, attendance, and development.
• Experience driving HR process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; HRIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and investigations on the plant floor.
• Advise plant leadership and supervisors on performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Support attendance, development, and leadership practices across the workforce.
• Improve communication and the overall employee experience on the manufacturing floor.
• Partner with HR teams to support talent development, change management, and HR process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Workforce engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

• Join an established global manufacturing organization with a growing U.S. presence and continued investment in domestic operations.
• Be part of a large-scale manufacturing facility experiencing significant growth, operational changes, and continued workforce development.
• Work within a collaborative plant HR team supporting a diverse workforce of hourly and salaried employees across multiple shifts.
• Report directly to the Plant HR Manager while partnering closely with plant leadership, front-line supervisors, and broader HR teams.
• Play a highly visible, plant-facing role focused on employee relations, workforce engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Join an evolving operation with opportunities to strengthen HR processes, influence workplace culture, and grow professionally within the organization.

LOCATION

On-site in Phoenix, AZ Area

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing organization with continued investment in its U.S. operations.
• A highly visible HR position with direct exposure to plant leadership and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on workforce engagement and organizational culture.
• Broad HR responsibilities spanning employee relations, investigations, performance management, leadership coaching, and employee development.
• The ability to help strengthen HR processes, improve retention, and support an evolving manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration with established HR teams and resources across talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and learning and development.
• Long-term career growth opportunities, including potential advancement into plant HR leadership and other positions across the organization.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Support a large, multi-shift manufacturing workforce during a period of continued growth and operational change, helping strengthen employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Serve as a key resource for employee relations matters, independently conducting workplace investigations, addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Partner closely with plant managers and front-line supervisors to provide guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, attendance, employee development, and effective leadership practices.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, building trusted relationships with employees and leadership while identifying opportunities to improve communication and the overall employee experience.
• Analyze workforce trends and employee feedback to support initiatives focused on retention, engagement, onboarding, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to support workforce planning, talent development, change management, and the continued improvement of HR processes and practices.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or Plant HR capacity, ideally with extensive hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or distribution operations.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including independently managing workplace investigations, addressing complex employee concerns, documenting findings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Experience supporting large hourly employee populations across multiple shifts, with a strong understanding of the challenges associated with production environments and front-line workforce management.
• Proven ability to coach and influence plant leadership and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, attendance, employee development, and effective people management.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, retention, organizational change, talent development, and HR process improvements within a fast-paced, evolving operational environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations and influence stakeholders at all levels. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and experience with enterprise HRIS platforms is a plus.