HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaboration and foster a harmonious work environment among various departments within your Manufacturing site, acting as a liaison between Operations, Team Members (both agency and full-time), and Talent and development.
• Manage, oversee, and communicate with Agency Partners to ensure compliance with FGF policies, protocols, and the introduction of new initiatives and business updates.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety team, actively participating in Health & Safety training and committee meetings to promote a culture of safety.
• Review resumes and coordinate interviews with Agencies and Operation Leaders, ensuring that candidates for Key Roles possess the necessary skills, availability, and attitude.
• Lead all recruitment activities for the site.
• Work closely with Plant Operations Leaders to assess current and future staffing.
• Monitor and analyze data to identify trends for the site, enabling informed decision-making and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise manufacturing leaders on team member relations issues, e.g., performance management/reviews, attendance management, respectful workplace, code of conduct, etc.
• Support progressive discipline at the site, including investigating incidents, documenting findings, making recommendations, and coaching or disciplining in collaboration with manufacturing leaders.
• Manages and delivers required site training/programs in collaboration with L&D and supporting teams (e.g., Team Leader immersion, LEMs, TM Engagement survey, Let’s connect sessions, info booths, action plans).
• In conjunction with all key stakeholders, problem-solve and troubleshoot any issues.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of Team Members within the HRIS system and Time and Attendance System, including errors and issues.
• Proficient in HR systems (TMC, Navex, ICIMS, TMTM), ensuring the team is trained.
• Oversee and facilitate site-specific audit activities, providing leadership and communication throughout.
• Create and maintain records for new Team Members within the HRIS.
• Participates in performance reviews and progressive disciplinary evaluations related to team members.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to the Talent and Development Site Coordinator and Advisor, supporting their personal and professional growth.
• Drive leadership development initiatives for the site, ensuring the effective utilization/attendance of programs such as UYP and others as required.
• Generate daily reports for various tasks, including hours tracking, post-hire activities, and performance.
• Oversee and actively engage in the Internal Job Posting process (IJPP) to guarantee compliance and consistency ensuring that the process remains fair and timely for all team members.
• Act as a HR business partner to all Team Members within the site and assist in developing and providing solutions resulting in improved business results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years related experience in a similar role
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
• Profound understanding/working knowledge of HR policies/procedures, benefits, and employee relations
• Proven competency in the operation of key office software and productivity tools such as: MS Office suite of tools, working knowledge of an HRIS
• Experience with Health & Safety initiatives (previous experience as a H&S committee member required)
• Manufacturing experience required
• Health & Safety certification is highly desired
• Leadership experience