HR Business Partner - Operations
Logistics, Sales & Operations · HR & Admin · HR Operations · Recruiting
In short
The HR Business Partner will serve as the on-site HR reference for the Richmond Factory, collaborating with managers to support people, performance, and culture. This role focuses on bringing HR closer to daily operations and the blue-collar workforce, driving key HR initiatives, and enhancing employer attractiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR support for shift management, absences, performance, workplace climate, and employee relations.
- Manage employee relations counseling, performance improvement discussions, and exit interviews.
- Promote a positive and compliant working culture.
- Manage and execute recruitment and onboarding for blue collar, technicians, and other roles.
- Conduct new employee orientations.
- Support managers with workforce and resource planning.
- Oversee candidate screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, and follow-up.
- Organize and participate in local career and job fairs.
- Ensure safety expectations are embedded in onboarding, training, performance discussions, and communications.
- Partner with Production Leadership and EHS to support safe work behaviors and compliance.
- Address safety-related behaviors through performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
- Coordinate HR projects related to training, well-being, inclusion & diversity, digitalization, and employee engagement.
- Support HR data delivery, reporting, and review for HR scorecards.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local technical schools and training centers.
- Organize and participate in events, plant visits, and workshops.
- Represent the company as an employer of choice in the local labor market.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operational HR role.
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in a production environment.
- Strong knowledge of HRIS (Workday, ADP).
- Proven HR experience, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
- High organizational agility, flexibility, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Creativity and initiative in driving engagement and employer branding activities.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Challenging position in an open and friendly environment.
- Opportunity to develop and create value.
- Work with a true impact on company's future success.
- Healthcare, dental and vision plans.
- Robust wellness program.
- Generous 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off benefits.
Skills
WorkdayADPMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPointWordOutlook
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About Alfa Laval
Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success,…
Company
Alfa LavalJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$85,000–110,000 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Richmond, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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