Human Resources Business Partner - BlueScope

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.

We are seeking a passionate Human Resources Business Partner who brings their collaborative, client facing, and change-friendly mindset to work and drives proactive change to achieve the goals of the business.  This is an onsite role based out of Kalama, WA with minimal travel requirements.

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

The Human Resources 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.  The Human Resources Business Partner works closely with the client leadership team to achieve short and long-term goals. In this capacity, the individual will lead the development and deployment of HR processes, policies, and practices that drive continuous improvement and business performance metrics that align with the goals of the business. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

In this role, the Human Resources Business Partner provides strategic business partnerships to client groups and provides manager and employee support to leaders in regard to the full range of HR support spanning 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.).
• Counsel and advise managers in support of their businesses and functions on employee relations matters ranging from basic to complex. Participate in investigation of employee relation issues and provide recommendations for resolution. interpret and provide guidance on company policy, procedures and employment law.
• Support client group with workforce planning strategies, effectively forecasting and managing vacancies, develop long-term forward thinking strategies on staffing and recruitment activities including D&I action efforts.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Coated Products North America business' learning journey for your respective client group in coordination with Talent Management plans and initiatives. Collaborate and assess learning and development needs and solutions to build capability, drive employee engagement, and build productive workforce.
• Assess and coordinate employee engagement programs and feedback surveys. Facilitate pre-employment assessment, new employee onboarding, separation process, benefit open enrollment, and other employee related activities.
• Manage HR systems including HCM, time & attendance, and LOA programs. Provide client onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare HR reports, analytics, and improve trends.
• Participate on projects teams as assigned that have an impact on the entire Coated Products North America business.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related field.
• 6 plus years of human resources advisor 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.
• Knowledge and application of employment laws.
• Knowledge and application of employee relation issues.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Human Resources or related field
• Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (i.e. PHR, SPHR, SHRM - SCP)
• Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting employee groups at multiple sites/locations
• 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.
• Experience developing content and delivering information to manager and employee groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Safety focused, set example of 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Pay Range: 

$97,156 - $145,734 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.

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.