HR Business Partner

About the role

ClarkDietrich fosters a work‑life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠ as a Human Resources Business Partner at the designated location.

As a strategic partner, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated departments. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human‑resource‑related issues, acts as an employee champion and change agent, and assesses and anticipates HR‑related needs. By communicating needs proactively with the HR department and business management, the HRBP develops integrated solutions, formulates partnerships across the HR function, and delivers value‑added service that reflects the organization’s business objectives. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the different departments, their culture, and their competition.

Responsibilities

• Display expertise in staffing, employment processing and administration, health and welfare benefits, training, employee communications, record management, safety and health programs, employee relations and retention, and local compliance administration.
• Conduct ongoing meetings with respective departments.
• Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide day‑to‑day performance‑management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retain talent.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Offer guidance and input on department restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for departments and individual coaching needs.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training‑program success, following up to ensure training objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of human‑resources experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent consulting, client‑management, and business‑literacy skills.
• Strong conflict‑management, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Proven capability to envision, develop, and implement new strategies addressing competitive, complex business issues.
• Experience managing multiple departments across multiple locations and handling conflicting priorities.
• Ability to understand issues and communicate effectively with clients.
• Flexibility and availability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Self‑directed, motivated, and proactive in identifying client needs and recommending implementations.
• Military experience may be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual incentive
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community Service Day