Strategic HR Business Partner – Manufacturing

Worthington Industries Inc.; Chesterton (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional 개발

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with plant leadership, develop talent, and strengthen culture at our Porter, Indiana facility. The role focuses on coaching leaders, resolving complex people challenges, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

You will drive full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and HR analytics, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence business decisions.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HR metrics and data to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Foster employee engagement through recognition, communication, and culture-building initiatives.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to improve hiring, retention, and engagement.
• Support compensation, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Employee relations

HR metrics

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Worthington Steel is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with plant leadership, develop talent, and strengthen culture at our Porter, Indiana facility. The role focuses on coaching leaders, resolving complex people challenges, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

You will drive full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and HR analytics, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.