COMPANY OVERVIEW
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic and resilient leader supporting ad HR operations at our Williamsport, PA facility. This role partners with plant leadership to shape a high-performance culture, strengthen employee engagement, and deliver HR solutions that drive business success. The HRBP demonstrates strong change leadership by effectively involving and communicating with those impacted by change, building alignment, and mitigating barriers to adoption. This is a highly visible role suited for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and brings clarity and structure to evolving situations. The HRBP is the go-to resource for all people-related matters -coaching leaders, resolving employee concerns, managing compliance, and driving talent development. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, builds strong relationships at all levels, and wants to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the plant's culture and performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
- Advise plant leadership on employee relations, engagement, and organizational strategy.
- Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all levels of the plant.
- Lead change management efforts to support business transformation and organizational resilience.
- Assess employee engagement and culture and design strategies to close identified gaps.
TALENT & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Lead and develop a high-performing on-site HR team to ensure effective service delivery and team growth.
- Coach and develop frontline supervisors to support operational excellence, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee talent processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Drive workforce planning to forecast staffing needs, identify skill gaps, and ensure the right talent is in place to support operational goals.
- Facilitate and oversee all selection, hiring, orientation, and onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new talent.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- Monitor and analyze HR metrics and KPIs, using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
- Monitor and analyze key HR metrics and KPIs to support improved outcomes (hiring quality, reduce attrition, retain top talent, strategic workforce plans).
- Ensure full compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal HR policies.
- Collaborate with finance and HR teams on labor cost planning and reporting.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy to foster alignment and engagement, including formal meetings, small group sessions, focus groups, 1:1s, plant town halls and employee surveys.
- Manage leave-of-absence programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and other personal leave.
- Ensure consistent application of corporate and local HR procedures and initiatives.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
- Model safe behaviors and support all safety initiatives in partnership with the HSE team.
- Promote a culture of safety by reinforcing expectations and participating in safety-related activities.
- Collaborate with site leadership to ensure alignment with environmental and safety goals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE
- Serves as a trusted advisor with strong leadership, coaching, and influencing capabilities.
- Demonstrates a results-driven, metrics-focused approach to support manufacturing performance, productivity, and workforce stability.
- Applies strong business acumen to align HR initiatives with operational objectives, including staffing, employee engagement, and talent development.
- Skilled in leading complex change, managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Models a customer-focused approach to employee support, balancing empathy, responsiveness, and business priorities.
- Builds and sustains effective employee relations and engagement strategies that promote a positive work environment and support retention.
- Proficient in HR administrative processes and HR technologies, including HRIS platforms (