Strategic HR Partner for Manufacturing Leaders

Worthington Industries Inc.; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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开发?

A collaborative, people-first culture

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with plant leadership at our Delta, Ohio facility. You will drive talent development, culture, and leadership coaching to align people strategies with business goals.

Join a manufacturing environment that values respect, integrity, and continuous improvement; you will lead full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and HR data analysis to improve hiring, retention, and engagement across the site.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• 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.
• 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

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

HR data & metrics

Communication

Education

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

Job description

At Worthington Steel, we're committed to creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful difference every day.

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• A people-first culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement

Help Build a Workplace Where People Thrive

At Worthington Steel, we believe our people are our competitive advantage. That's why we're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who enjoys partnering with leaders, developing talent, strengthening culture, and helping employees succeed.

If you're passionate about coaching leaders, solving complex employee challenges, and making a real impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you.

How You'll Make an Impact

As an HR Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership while helping create an engaged, high-performing workforce.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Drive employee engagement through recognition, communication, and culture 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, succession planning, and organizational planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

What You Need to Succeed

We're looking for someone who combines strong HR expertise with a genuine passion for people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Five to seven years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Manufacturing or operations HR experience preferred
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience
• Demonstrated success coaching leaders through complex people situations
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Experience using HR metrics and workforce data to support business decisions

Why This Role Matters

This isn't a transactional HR role—it's an opportunity to be a trusted business partner and leader. You'll work directly with plant leadership to strengthen culture, develop talent, improve employee engagement, and shape the employee experience across the facility. You'll also lead and develop an HR Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, helping build a high-performing HR team.

If you're looking for an HR career where your voice is valued, your ideas make a difference, and your work has visible impact, you'll fit right in at Worthington Steel.

Build Your Future With Us

Join a company where people come first, leaders are developed, and careers are built.

Apply today and discover why Worthington Steel is a great place to grow your HR career.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

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