Lead Human Relations Business Partner
Sumter, SC - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping and elevating HR strategy on the manufacturing floor In this pivotal leadership role you will drive the full spectrum of manufacturing HR operations setting the vision for consistent high-impact HR delivery while serving as a trusted strategic partner to plant leadership. You will influence and empower leaders to foster a culture of accountability fairness and high performance bringing proactive insight to complex workforce challenges and translating business needs into forward-thinking HR solutions. By aligning people strategy with operational goals you will play a critical role in advancing plant performance and workforce engagement. As a leader of HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators you will build capability drive execution excellence and ensure the organization is equipped to deliver results through its people.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Set the strategic direction for manufacturing HR driving consistency in employee relations and policy execution
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership influencing fair consistent and effective decision-making
- Drive a proactive employee relations strategy that fosters engagement retention and a positive work environment
- Ensure full compliance with company policies procedures and labor regulations
- Own and elevate performance management practices strengthening accountability and workforce effectiveness
- Guide and develop leaders through coaching feedback and corrective action to build leadership capability
- Partner to design and deliver impactful training onboarding and leadership development initiatives
- Lead execution of key HR initiatives and communication strategies ensuring clarity and alignment across the plant
- Anticipate workforce challenges leverage data and insights and implement strategic sustainable solutions that drive continuous improvement
NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.
THE ENVIRONMENT
- Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes hearing protection etc.
- The job is within a climate-controlled environment.
Qualifications :
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree (BA/BS minimum) and 7 years of relevant HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Broad HR experience across employee relations recruiting performance management compensation and training
- Experience supporting multiple departments shifts or business functions within a complex environment
- Proven track record of HR leadership including managing HR Business Partners Coordinators or similar roles
Skills & Competencies
- Strong end-to-end HR expertise with the ability to align people strategies to business objectives
- Experience leading HR process improvements across areas such as onboarding attendance retention and compliance
- Demonstrated ability to implement optimize and sustain HR systems policies and metrics
- Proven success managing cross-functional projects and delivering measurable results-driven outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with execution in a fast-paced environment
Leadership & Mindset
- Proven ability to lead coach and develop high-performing HR teams
- Trusted advisor with the ability to influence and guide leaders at all levels
- Strong commitment to fair consistent and values-based application of policies and practices
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style and focus on results
- Experience working across diverse and/or global environments with the ability to adapt to different cultures and workforce needs
- Track record of building strong partnerships and driving accountability across the organization
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
- Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR)
- Experience with workforce development partnerships (schools technical colleges or community organizations)
- Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or similar frameworks
- Exposure to global HR practices or cross-regional collaboration demonstrating cultural agility
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to unlawful consideration to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable addition as a federal contractor Continental complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans where they apply. To be considered you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a call back.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2019, ... View more