Human Resources Business Partner
Job Description
Make an impact where people and production meet.Are you passionate about shaping frontline culture, coaching leaders through real-world people challenges, and building workplaces where teams thrive? As the Human Resources Business Partner for our St. Charles and Earth City, Missouri and Britton, South Dakota manufacturing sites, you’ll serve as the trusted HR presence on the plant floor, partnering closely with leaders and team members to drive engagement, performance, and retention.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll balance strategic HR partnership with daily operational support. You’ll lead employee relations, frontline recruiting and onboarding, workforce planning, compliance, and engagement initiatives, all while helping build strong leadership capability and a positive employee experience across multiple locations.
If you enjoy variety, influence, and being at the heart of the business, this role offers visibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
What You'll Do
Be the trusted HR partner on site
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant leadership, supervisors, and frontline team members
Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution
Navigate complex employee relations matters with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment
Drive frontline talent and workforce planning
Lead recruiting and onboarding for frontline plant roles
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring for salaried and desk-based positions
Champion diverse hiring practices and inclusive workforce strategies
Lead workforce and succession planning for critical roles
Strengthen culture and engagement
Support and deliver employee engagement initiatives
Champion talent management, total rewards, inclusion, and recognition programs
Contribute to Manufacturing HR team projects that improve frontline practices and employee experience
Ensure compliance and operational excellence
Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations
Manage time and attendance processes supporting payroll accuracy
Coordinate leave of absence processes with Benefits and third-party administrators
Manage workers' compensation claims and maintain OSHA reporting metrics
Support plant safety programs including PPE and hearing conservation
Collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence
Partner with HR specialty teams to roll out enterprise-wide programs
Translate corporate initiatives into practical, site-level execution
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required, equivalent experience and education considered
2+ years of full lifecycle HR experience required
1-2 years of experience supporting a frontline manufacturing population preferred
HR Knowledge & Capability
Working knowledge of employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and HR operations
Comfortable balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
Skills That Set You Apart
Relationship-building and trusted partnership
Adaptability in fast-changing environments
Resilience and steady presence during challenges
Collaborative communication and team orientation
Data-informed decision-making
Accountability and follow-through
Additional Requirements
Occasional overnight travel (~5% annually) for training or company meetings
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and factory operations
Why You'll Love Working at MiTek
At MiTek, we believe strong teams build strong futures and that starts with investing in our people.
Our MiTek Perks:
Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Family-friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
