HR Business Partner

McGard LLC

Human Resources Business Partner

1st Shift, Monday – Friday

Salaried, $90,000 - $110,000 DOE

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT MCGARD:

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

BENEFITS:

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Human Resources Business Partner provides strategic HR support and partners with leaders across the company to create a consistent, positive employee experience. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role leads workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, coaching, and performance management, collaborating with leaders at all levels to address operational and workforce needs throughout the employee lifecycle. The HR Business Partner translates organizational needs into value-added solutions that align people practices with business objectives.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production ensuring quality product is delivered to the next operation and customer.
• Manages employee relations matters, including complex and sensitive workplace concerns. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations and develops appropriate corrective action recommendations while minimizing organizational risk.
• Conducts trend analysis of employee relations issues and develops proactive strategies to mitigate workplace risk and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Provides oversight, coaching and support to HR team members handling day-to-day employee relations matters and investigations, including reviewing investigation plans, documentation, findings, and recommendations to promote thorough, objective, and consistent practices.
• Advises managers on day-to-day performance matters, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary action. Leads or participates in disciplinary meetings and other sensitive employee discussions, as appropriate.
• Manages full-cycle talent acquisition strategy, requisition intake, and staffing priorities in alignment with business needs. Directs all recruitment administration activities.
• Develops, analyzes, and presents HR dashboards and workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, recruiting effectiveness, employee relations trends, pipeline health, and labor market data to identify gaps, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement in workforce and recruiting outcomes.
• Partners with managers on talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational design to identify critical roles, evaluate leadership, and align organizational structures with business strategy.
• Monitors vendor activity and external sourcing methods and partnerships to support hiring plans and access qualified talent pools.
• Promotes consistent recruiting practices, documentation, and timely communication across hiring cycles. Addresses requisition issues, escalations, and hiring delays through clear action planning.
• Drives comprehensive onboarding programs, integrating new employees into core workflows and company culture.
• Partners with hiring managers to set clear expectations, provide role clarity and identify early engagement opportunities. Identifies and addresses early engagement gaps that could lead to attrition.
• Coaches leaders on employee engagement, recognition, and development.
• Tracks absenteeism and turnover trends. Develops and implements targeted, data driven employee retention initiatives.
• Oversees employee offboarding, including maintaining and analyzing exit surveys.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partners with training team to align learning initiatives with business goals, collaborate on talent development plans, identify targeted upskilling and reskilling programs, and support change management efforts.
• Collaborates with the EHS team to promote a proactive safety culture, maintain regulatory and policy compliance, and ensure timely incident follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Provides advice and guidance to leaders and team members regarding the interpretation and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Collaborates across the HR team and with company leaders to support coordinated, consistent, and effective delivery of HR practices and solutions.
• Manages a small, dedicated HR team, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and shared commitment to delivering exceptional people solutions and employee experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate.

If you are an ambitious and driven individual who thrives on innovation and enjoys working in a team environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join McGard and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the automotive security industry.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."