Human Resources Business Partner

ABOUT Slate

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

Who we are looking for:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to the business aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives enhance employee engagement and drive organizational performance.

What you get to do:

• Strategic Partnership:
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support these objectives.
  • Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to management on various HR matters including workforce planning talent management and organizational development.
  • Act as a change agent driving and managing organizational change initiatives.
• Employee Relations:
  • Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
  • Promote employee engagement through various initiatives and programs.
• Talent Management:
  • Support the talent acquisition process ensuring the recruitment of high-quality candidates.
  • Partner with Talent Management to develop and implement talent strategies including succession planning career development and performance management.
  • Identify and address skill gaps within the organization assist in facilitating training and development programs.
• Performance Management:
  • Support the performance appraisal process including goal setting performance reviews and feedback.
  • Assist managers in addressing performance issues and developing improvement plans.
  • Recognize and reward high-performing employees.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a compliant and safe workplace.
  • Identify and mitigate HR-related risks within the organization.
• HR Metrics and Reporting:
  • Track and analyze HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs.
  • Prepare and present reports on HR activities including recruitment retention and employee engagement.
  • Use data to inform HR strategies and decision-making.
• Organizational Development:
  • Support organizational development initiatives including restructuring mergers and acquisitions.
  • Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in human resources with at least 5 years in a strategic HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Primarily office-based with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and certification
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

Why Join Team Slate

Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast Frugal and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at