Manufacturing HR Business Partner Job at BlueScope in Tacoma

Company Description

NS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with its headquarters based in Singapore. This joint venture provides a strong platform to capture growth in new market segments. ASC Profiles LLC and Steelscape LLC are part of the NS BlueScope Coated Products business in the United States and is an industry leader on the forefront of offering innovative steel product solutions. With over 600 employees and eight manufacturing plants across the Western United States, we have built trusted brands which have served the construction industry for over 50 years.

Steelscape, LLC is a national supplier of metallic-coated and pre-painted steel. Aimed at servicing the construction industry, Steelscape’s products can be used for a wide range of applications from metal buildings to architectural roofing to decking and framing. Steelscape’s facilities, located in Kalama, Washington; and Rancho Cucamonga, California are strategically located near major truck, ship and rail routes to service the Western U.S. market.

ASC Profiles LLC is the leading manufacturer of steel roof and wall products and structural roof and floor deck in the Western U.S., servicing customers from six locations. ASC Profiles services various segments of the steel construction industry through its three divisions, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products.

Job Description

The Human Resources Department strategically partners with the business to support the business’s strategic direction while maintaining people as our strength. 

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner provides support for client group, Managers and Employees on organizational and employee matters as well as HR process expertise and other business activities.  Acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and management on all HR-related topics. This is a Field HR position geographically located in Tacoma WA, supporting the ASC manufacturing locations.

Primary Duties:

• In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for both business partnership and employee support, providing the full range of HR support from organizational to individual and administrative.
• Support client group on the day-to-day HR activities, ensuring operational success, follow-up on the annual HR priorities and driving alignment and initiatives to meet business objectives (i.e. recruiting, talent management, employee and leadership development, HR administration, annual HR processes, etc.).
• Advise managers on terms and conditions of employment, ensuring legislative and legal requirements are met.
• Act as a point of escalation for advice or involvement with employee relations concerns, disciplinary, investigation, or other employee relations issues; ensure all HR matters are handled fairly and consistently with compliance regulations. 
• Partner with client group on recruitment strategy that attracts candidates with the right skills and ensure a positive candidate experience through effectively forecasting and managing vacancies.
• Assess and coordinate employee engagement programs and feedback surveys, training and development programs, performance management cycles.  Collaborate and assess learning and development needs and solutions to build capability, drive employee engagement, and build productive workforce.
• Manage HR systems including HCM, time & attendance, and LOA programs. Provide client onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Lead or support other processes or projects within the HR Function.
• Prepare HR reports, analytics, and improve trends.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 plus years of human resources advisor experience across full HR discipline.
• Experience in providing HR client support across multi-site and multi-state.
• Recruiting and staffing experience for production and professional positions.
• Experience planning, facilitating, and conducting training.

Preferred:

• PHR, SHRM-CP or other HR Designation.
• Hands-on working knowledge of Workday. 
• Knowledge of employment laws across AK/WA/OR/CA.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task and effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to prepare and present meeting materials to large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problem.
• Effective communicator who can connect with employees and management at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Safety focused and follows company safety standards.
• Sound knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements.
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness.
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive image of the HR Brand.
• Values diversity and inclusion.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.

Travel Requirements: up to 20% within the region.

Pay Range: 

$77,211 - 115,817 annually

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.