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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 Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will provide both strategic and hands-on HR support to the South Carolina manufacturing site. Working closely with Plant Management and the Senior HR Business Partner, this role is responsible for driving key people initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, engagement, and overall performance.

The HRBP is expected to deliver high-quality, cost-effective HR services while offering expert guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, leadership development, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

As a trusted advisor and change agent, the HRBP will play a vital role in helping the site achieve its business objectives and in fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and site leadership team, providing HR insights and strategic recommendations.

+ Partner with leaders to understand business challenges and develop targeted HR solutions.

+ Represent the employee perspective in organizational decision-making and change initiatives.

+ Collaborate with the Senior HRBP and broader HR function to align site HR activities with global and business-unit priorities.

Talent Acquisition, Development & Succession

+ Partner with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to recruit, select, and onboard hourly and salaried employees.

+ Ensure robust talent development, performance management, and succession planning frameworks are in place.

+ Champion technical, compliance, and leadership training programs that support both individual and organizational growth.

+ Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across all hiring and development processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

+ Build strong relationships with employees and leaders to promote high engagement and retention.

+ Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.

+ Manage employee relations issues (disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, attendance, etc.) in compliance with company policy and U.S. employment law.

+ Maintain a collaborative relationship with the recognized labor union, ensuring effective communication and partnership.

+ Support managers in building an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.

HR Operations & Compliance

+ Oversee HR operations including payroll accuracy, HRIS maintenance (Workday preferred), and employee record management.

+ Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO).

+ Provide HR data analysis and insights to support data-driven decision-making.

+ Support audits and compliance reviews as required.

HR Governance & Continuous Improvement

+ Promote employee engagement platforms and tools, including performance and career development systems.

+ Facilitate employee involvement groups and problem-solving sessions to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

+ Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness.

+ Contribute to or lead HR and cross-functional projects at the site and enterprise level.

Qualifications & Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Demonstrated success as an HR Business Partner supporting both hourly and salaried populations.

+ Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.

+ Experience managing or partnering with labor unions preferred.

+ Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).

Skills & Competencies

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

+ Proven capability to coach and advise leaders on complex employee and organizational issues.

+ Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

+ Ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

+ Highly organized with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, skills or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice. If you are interested in being part of a world class Human Resource function 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, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.