Human Resources Business Partner

Why work for us?  

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! 

Job Requirements This Human Resources Generalist is accountable to ensure HR services are delivered in a cost-efficient & high-quality manner. The HR Generalist is expected to have a broad knowledge of human resources functions, from hiring to onboarding. You’ll undertake a wide range of HR tasks. You will use the HRIS system to ensure employee records are up-to-date and confidential. You’ll act as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics.  

Responsibilities  

• Serve as the main point of contact for recruitment processes, acting as the intermediary between business leaders and the recruitment team, ensuring seamless onboarding for all new hires. 

• Manage and maintain employee files, HR records, and ensure timely updates in the HRIS system. 

• Support plant leadership with coaching on organizational design, providing guidance on structuring teams and workforce planning. 

• Assist leaders in handling difficult employee conversations, offering strategies for managing performance, conflict resolution, and development opportunities. 

• Lead and present HR initiatives and programs to plant leadership, ensuring buy-in and alignment with business goals. 

• Facilitate strong working relationships between HR and plant leadership to drive engagement and improve communication. 

• Utilize data to inform decision-making processes, and coach leaders on leveraging workforce analytics for planning and performance. 

• Support global HR projects and initiatives, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with corporate objectives. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to plant leaders on employee relations, policy implementation, and leadership development. 

• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations, serving as a resource for leaders on HR policies and legal requirements. 

Qualifications/ Experience  

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and 3-5 years HR experience  

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment  

• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach  

• Excellent communication and people skills  

• Understanding of local and federal laws as it applies to employment laws   

• Experience with Workday is also a plus.  

• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.  

• Strong attention to detail with proven experience in managing HR records, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in HRIS systems and employee files. 

• Demonstrated ability to listen actively and carefully to both leadership and employees, ensuring a deep understanding of issues before providing thoughtful, tailored solutions. 

• Experience coaching leaders on sensitive topics such as organizational design, employee relations, and difficult conversations. 

• Proven ability to balance both administrative HR tasks and strategic initiatives while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. 

If you are interested in being part of a world class HR here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class