HR Business Partner

Groth Corporation, located in Stafford, TX is a global leader in manufacturing pressure/vacuum relief valves, flame and detonation arresters, blanket gas regulators, and other low pressure relief products. Groth Corporation, a subsidiary of Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from being one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

What we're looking for:

HUMAN [noun | character]. A dynamic self-starter who is comfortable developing processes and generating pragmatic solutions.

RESOURCES [noun | one’s personal capabilities]. Strong professional maturity / judgment; ability to adapt to change and drive improvements throughout the organization; high level of flexibility, commitment and performance standards.

BUSINESS [noun | Groth Corporation/CDC]. A global manufacturer of rupture discs and pressure relief valves with 400+ team members and office locations in 4 countries.

PARTNER [noun | ally]. Skilled at building relationships, engaging and building trust with team members across all levels of the organization.

HR Business Partner Role Summary

With responsibility for HR operations, this role focuses primarily on employee engagement, talent acquisition, talent management/training and organizational development/effectiveness.  In addition, the HR Business Partner develops and leverages relationships with stakeholders across the organization (leaders, teams and employees) to drive initiatives specific to organizational effectiveness, change management and operational excellence.  This position reports directly to the VP of Manufacturing with a dotted line to the Vice President, Global Human Resources.

Requirements

What you’ll be doing:

• Manages plant employee relations, including relationship building, employee advocacy, policy compliance, disciplinary actions, etc. Anticipates and addresses employee concerns. Understands, from an employee perspective, what is and is not working; solicits feedback, ensures issues are addressed and facilitates changes and improvements, as appropriate, to drive employee engagement and shape organizational culture;

• Understands overall business strategies and partners with leadership to deliver HR programs, policies and practices to support achievement of those strategies;
• Executes full cycle of talent management activities, including effective recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training and development and succession planning;
• Drives strategic workforce planning in partnership with management to ensure the right people in the right roles at the right time, to achieve business goals and growth strategies;
• Effectively develops and manages HR programs and policies. Assesses implications of HR initiatives on business strategies and recommends actions and/or improvements;
• Through daily practice, ongoing management and audit, ensures compliance with company policies, best practices and federal, state and local employment laws and regulations;
• Addresses employee concerns. Understands, from an employee perspective, what is and is not working; solicits feedback, ensures issues are addressed and facilitates changes and improvements, as appropriate, to drive employee engagement and shape organizational culture;
• Develops, coaches and mentors managers and employees at all levels through analyzing situations, identifying appropriate action steps and providing appropriate support for decision making;
• Challenges the status quo and “pushes back” when appropriate;
• Champions company initiatives and is a proponent of key strategies and programs;
• Mitigates risk and enhances culture through effective management of employee relations and administration of policies;
• Leads and participates in other projects as needed, including cross functional and corporate HR initiatives;
• Travel domestically as needed, typically no more than 10%;
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on work load and business need.

What you’ll bring to the table:

Education & General Work Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related discipline;
• At least 5 years HR generalist experience (or in multiple HR disciplines including recruiting and employee relations);
• Minimum of 2 years HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Technical/Functional Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment;
• In-depth working knowledge of HR fundamentals, best practices, and applicable legal compliance topics;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, conflict resolution, customer service and coaching skills;
• Demonstrated ability to influence for impact and collaborate across all organizational levels;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and HRIS/data management tools

Demonstrated Behavioral Skills:

• Self-starter who is comfortable streamlining processes and generating pragmatic solutions;

• Strong professional maturity / judgment, accustomed to dealing with confidential situations;
• Ability to adapt to change and drive improvements throughout the organization;
• Able to build relationships and trust of peers, employees, managers and executives;
• High level of flexibility, commitment and performance standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and computer equipment
• Ability to stand and/or walk as needed
• Using proper lifting techniques, ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes

What’s In It For You

The total rewards that you receive as a Groth Corp/CDC employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and wellness insurance plans, twice yearly bonus opportunities, a robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, a generous vacation and holiday policy, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

About Us
Groth Corp/CDC has 50+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation.  We encourage members of the Groth Corp/CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement.  We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

Relocation

We are currently only accepting local candidates for this position. 

Work Authorization

Groth Corp/CDC is proud to be a drug free workplace. No calls or agencies, please. Groth Corp/CDC is an ITAR employer, and therefore we can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Groth Corp/CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities