Human Resources Business Partner

The information below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions.

Position Summary

Partnering with the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides HR support to assigned business units and/or plant locations. The HRBP administers and communicates the Company’s HR programs and serves as a liaison between employees, management, and Human Resources to support business objectives and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

LEE Industries does not offer relocation assistance and is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Partners closely with the HR Manager to execute HR initiatives, maintain compliance, and provide guidance on day-to-day people matters. The HRBP drives consistency in the application of policies and programs across the organization that optimizes structure, process, and culture.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle as a key priority, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate selection, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Partner with managers to develop, review, and maintain accurate and current job descriptions that reflect position responsibilities, qualifications, and business needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee information within HRIS and payroll systems, including employee data entry, updates, and record maintenance.
• Ensure supervisors review and approve employee timecards by established payroll deadlines; perform a cursory review for apparent errors, omissions, and compliance with company policies; and finalize timecards for payroll processing.
• Identify and resolve timekeeping discrepancies in partnership with employees, supervisors, and payroll to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Provide translation and interpretation support for employees and management as needed to facilitate clear and effective workplace communication.
• Ensure all decision making (as it related to employees) supports, sustains, drives, and epitomizes LEE Industries culture.
• Serves as a readily available resource for employees with questions related to benefits, payroll, and compensation matters, including supporting Open Enrollment.
• Assists with Employee Engagement activities in planning, implementing, and attending.
• Provide HR support to HSSE, as needed, with return-to-work coordination and related employee matters. HSSE retains responsibility for safety training, incident reporting, investigations, follow-up, and safety documentation.
• Oversees leave administration processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other state or company leave programs.
• Counsels & advises all levels of management in all areas of Human Resources including recommending and reviewing integrated HR plans and programs.
• Assists with payroll and associated benefit programs to ensure they are processed on schedule, including handling new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
• Assist with various research/special projects and company initiatives.
• Investigates & responds to employee concerns regarding general employee matters.
• Proposes, interprets, and administer personnel policies.
• Assists HR Manager in setting personal goals and objectives to include personal development.
• Maintains overall integrity of information systems, documentation, and historical information for employee personnel files, employee information forms, job performance evaluations, changes in pay status forms, tax changes, EEOC application record forms, I-9 forms, and inactive personnel files.
• Assists with Training and Orientation of fellow Employees.
• Elevates complaints, resolves problems, seeks Managements input and collaboration.
• Ensure proper PPE’s and Safety procedures are followed.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
• Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operations of LEE Industries and Artisant Lane Collective.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current Human Resources, Payroll and Safety regulations, state & federal laws, principles, practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and environment, including nuances related to non-exempt and exempt workforce.
• Knowledge of Business practices and acumen; makes decisions with an enterprise-wide lens.
• Skilled in consultative methods, able to effectively coach, negotiate, positively influence/ lead stakeholders.
• Skilled in verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to be forward thinking, customer-oriented, and solution-minded mindset.
• Ability to be accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role.
• Ability to be charisma and create credibility necessary to build relationships and motivate and influence others.
• Ability to be an implementor, understand urgency and can balance priorities.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and tactful manner, has an openness with all employees and can have difficult conversations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, especially with Finance, Plant Managers and Corporate Leadership.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, at least five years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HRBP capacity. Demonstrated ability to partner with managers, influence decision-making, handle sensitive situations with discretion, and balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution is essential.
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, conducting investigations, and coaching supervisors.
• Ability to manage day-today HR matters independently and recognize when to involve HR manager.
• Substantial experience supporting multiple facilities and working within organizations that have a large hourly workforce. A strong understanding of manufacturing or operational environments is preferred, including familiarity with attendance management, shift structures, and front-line leadership support. The ideal candidate demonstrates a safety-first mindset, actively promotes a culture of compliance and injury prevention. Experience navigating the unique employee relations and engagement dynamics of production-based environments is highly valued.
• Experience in managing various levels of employees with different educational backgrounds, work style habits, and employment histories.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PHR, SPHR Certified, preferred.

Technology/ Communication Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred: speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to complete complex required compliance and vendor documentation.
• Able to effectively present topics to groups, lead & facilitate group meetings, and respond to questions from employees and leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software.
• Knowledge of various HR reporting and benefit systems and software.

Travel & Other Requirements:

• 10% of local travel within the state
• Occasional weekends and evenings will be needed related to company events, travel or deadline sensitive projects

Physical Requirements &

• Work Environment The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Duties are performed primarily in an office environment at a desk in front of a computer within an office setting, must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time, moderate noise levels, and minimal adverse conditions.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Raise and lower an object from one level to another, less than 15 lbs.
• Good (corrected) eyesight and hand/eye coordination.
• May also require visits to Plant production facilities/areas- where an employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dusts and weather conditions and standard hazards within a manufacturing plant.
• Safety precautions and personal protective equipment must be maintained at all times.