Strategic HR Business Partner - Manufacturing

Central Processing; Thompson Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Life insurance

Boot allowance

Uniform program

Job summary

County Materials is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to align HR strategies with site goals in Thompson, Ohio. This role acts as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce performance.

You'll partner with Talent Acquisition, manage employee relations, compensation, compliance, and change initiatives, delivering data-driven solutions that foster a safe, inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or closely related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of human resources experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environment
• Strong working knowledge of all core HR functions including employee relations, performance, compensation, benefits, and compliance
• Deep understanding of employment and labor laws at local, state, and federal levels
• Experience fostering collaborative employee relations in fast-paced or union-sensitive environments
• Proven track record supporting organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement
• Ability to partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Experience with HRIS/timekeeping systems; participation in implementations preferred
• Ability to advise at all levels from frontline to senior leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of HR best practices

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with corporate policies to support short- and long-term objectives
• Serve as trusted advisor to site leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage end-to-end recruiting processes
• Interview and support selection of salaried personnel with compliant hiring practices
• Provide leadership coaching and HR guidance on employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Support building a high-engagement, high-productivity environment through proactive coaching
• Promote positive employee relations to minimize union activity risk
• Support compensation administration within corporate frameworks
• Act as local HR contact for benefits, investigations, safety-related HR matters, and policy interpretation
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws
• Provide consistent interpretation of employment legislation across the site
• Lead initiatives in organizational design, workforce effectiveness, and competency development
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence through HR projects
• Maintain accurate HR records and reports on hires, transfers, performance, attendance, and more
• Leverage HR data analytics to identify trends and opportunities
• Promote company values and culture through HR programs
• Perform other duties and HR projects as assigned

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

HR analytics

Change management

Communication

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS timekeeping systems

HR system implementations

Job description

County Materials is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to align HR strategies with site goals in Thompson, Ohio. This role acts as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce performance.

You'll partner with Talent Acquisition, manage employee relations, compensation, compliance, and change initiatives, delivering data-driven solutions that foster a safe, inclusive, high-performing workplace.