Position Overview The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted partner to Operations by providing strategic and hands-on human resources support across multiple manufacturing locations. This role partners closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. Success in this role requires building strong relationships throughout the organization, balancing business objectives with employee needs, and delivering practical HR solutions that support operational excellence. What You'll Do Manage the recruitment and selection process and implement creative ways to source qualified talent. Oversee onboarding, orientation, employee status changes, and offboarding processes to ensure effective employee experience and accurate, timely documentation. Provide visible, hands-on HR support across manufacturing locations and shifts, partnering closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees. Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, attendance, corrective action, performance management, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and separations. Coach supervisors and managers on addressing employee concerns and applying policies consistently. Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with Operations to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions. Ensure employee inquiries and concerns are answered and/or properly addressed in a timely manner. Assess training and development needs and develop or facilitate programs for employees and supervisors. Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics. Perform periodic audits of people data and resolve discrepancies in coordination with Payroll, Benefits, and Corporate HR as appropriate. Manage the site-level leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes, including
FMLA, ADA
accommodations, disability/STD, military leave, workers' compensation, fitness-for-duty, and light, modified, or restricted duty. Coordinate with third-party administrators, medical providers, Operations, and Corporate HR or legal counsel as needed. Manage the Payroll Specialist and provide backup support with payroll processing as needed, while supporting benefits administration, employee records, timekeeping, and HRIS processes. Collaborate with other HR Business Partners and Corporate HR Centers of Excellence—including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, and Legal—to deliver consistent HR practices and an exceptional employee experience across Eagle Materials. Interpret and apply human resources policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Who you are:
Proven experience as HR Business Partner or HR Generalist. People-oriented, service-focused, and results-driven. Skilled in employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and coaching leaders and supervisors. An effective listener, communicator, negotiator, and presenter. Able to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company. Knowledgeable about federal and state employment laws and HR best practices. Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment and supporting plant location. Experienced with HR systems and databases; some experience with UKG is preferred. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. At least three years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role. Strong planning, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. Experience supporting an hourly, manufacturing, or industrial workforce is a plus. Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is preferred. Work Environment This position supports American Gypsum's New Mexico operations, including the Albuquerque Plant, Bernalillo Plant, and San Ysidro Mine. Travel between locations is required based on business needs. Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required to support different shifts, employee meetings, investigations, recruiting activities, training, and other business needs. Occasional overnight travel may be required for corporate meetings, training, or company events. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be able to walk manufacturing facilities, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Why Join American Gypsum? At American Gypsum, our people are our greatest asset. As an HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping the employee experience, supporting operational success, and partnering with leaders to build engaged, high-performing teams. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working alongside experienced Operations leaders and collaborating with HR professionals across Eagle Materials to drive innovative people solutions, continuous improvement, and a culture built on Safety, Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork.
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you 18 years of age or older? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from this Company for employment visa status? Can you provide valid (not expired) government issued documents to complete an I-9? Have you or a relative ever been employed by the Company? If yes, when and where? Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
