HR Business Partner

Location: Newton, Kansas — 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM / core business hours

Duration: 6 months, with possible extensions as the new KS site is built out

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 40 hours/week

Openings: 1

Pay Rate: $30–$35/hour

About the Role

GAF is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a specified client group/plant location. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role will serve as a trusted HR advisor to leadership and employees while supporting organizational design, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, talent management, HR programs, leadership development, and change management.

The ideal candidate is a strong HR business partner with expertise in employee relations, HR programs, change management, engagement strategy, leadership development, organizational design, performance management, HR laws/regulations, and policy management. This person should be a servant leader who operates with integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.

• Act as a liaison between Operations and HR to ensure HR services align with business needs.

• Partner with senior leadership on HR, organizational development, and leadership development initiatives.

• Manage employee relations activities in accordance with company guidelines, mission, values, and goals.

• Provide HR expertise regarding employment laws, regulations, and HR practices.

• Research HR-related issues and recommend solutions, process improvements, and policy changes aligned with GAF strategy and culture.

• Champion the Talent Management Process and ensure timely, accurate, and fair performance assessments.

• Support employee development opportunities and help managers plan talent pipelines.

• Participate in evaluating and monitoring training program effectiveness.

• Develop and conduct employee orientation and training programs.

• Support workforce planning and analysis, including workforce size, skills, experience, knowledge, and quality requirements.

• Provide guidance on business restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop effective programs, solutions, and policies.

• Promote workplace safety and health awareness through communications, newsletters, and training.

• Audit manufacturing plant practices and records for compliance with company programs and federal/state OSHA requirements.

• Champion the Strategic Labor Relations Plan for the facility.

• Ensure consistent application of corporate and plant policies and practices.

• Communicate HR programs and policies to plant staff and respond to related questions.

• Capture and communicate desired changes to plant policies and practices.

• Stay current on existing and proposed federal/state HR laws and regulations and advise management and employees accordingly.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.

• Conduct thorough, effective, and objective employee investigations.

• Maintain regular contact with employees to identify, anticipate, and resolve workplace issues.

• Develop and execute proactive employee engagement programs to improve management credibility, working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.

• Manage assigned HR projects and participate in annual HR planning, corporate HR project teams, and cross-functional initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

• Entry to intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

• Entry to intermediate Training & Development skills.

• Intermediate Recruiting skills.

• Intermediate to advanced Employee Relations skills.

• Familiarity with OSHA reporting, regulations, and compliance.

• HRIS experience; Workday preferred.

• Intermediate skills with Google Suite.

• Ability to learn and adapt to new HR systems and technologies.

General Skills

• Flexibility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can change.

• Multitasking: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately and efficiently.

• Collaboration: Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with team members and business leaders.

• Communication: Clear, concise, and professional verbal and written communication.

• Strong problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, production, big-box, or wholesale retail environment.

• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification.

• Experience with Workday.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline.

• 3–5+ years of demonstrated HR/Employee Relations experience.

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with strong time management and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to:

• Move/traverse constantly.

• Communicate/talk and hear constantly.

• Perform repetitive motions and coordination constantly.

• Ascend/descend and balance frequently.

• Be stationary/seated occasionally.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull occasionally.

• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling occasionally.