Senior People Business Partner

At Dura-Line, we aspire to create a more connected world, because we believe every company, every community, every person deserves the chance to advance their lives through better access to high-speed broadband. We take pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and being recognized a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies across the world. In one year, Dura-Line produced over 1.4 billion feet of digital network infrastructure. Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every time you pick up your cell phone, log into the internet, or use your i-anything, it’s because our HDPE pathways protect that delicate string of glass called a fiber optic cable that carries everything from precious pictures of your puppy to the latest sports scores. Your safety, health, family, work, entertainment…your whole life; that’s our connection.

“Leading the World through People”

Are you interested in becoming your best self and bringing your team along with you? Do you consider yourself a mentor, and problem-solver, with a customer-service mentality? We at Dura-Line are looking for an experienced and engaging Senior People Business Partner (Human Resources Manager) to grow & develop our Elyria, OH plant & workforce. If you enjoy being part of something new, developing community partnerships, and providing credible people-service strategies, then this is the role for you!

We are looking for a hands-on HR business partner who has partnered and worked alongside the operations team and has demonstrable experience in change management & organizational development. You will have the chance to imagine, standardize, and shape the future culture of Dura-Line from within our leading manufacturing sites.

We do not limit you to being an “HR Manager” but allow you to flourish as the lead process owner where you will:

• Develop & Implement local HR strategies & activities that support business objectives
• Partner with People Support resources to create solutions to execute better People Service while leading the execution and adoption of standard processes
• Subject-matter expert for HR Systems & Data Analytics, audit systems, create training framework, and be the site liaison for training framework and communication between management and employees
• Provide credible consultative services to the Plant Manager and leadership team to integrate strategies for employee engagement and organizational development

In this role, you will be tasked with building a successful site that supports key business drivers (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and company strategy by using LEAN practices, developing root cause & corrective actions to solve employees' issues, identifying critical metrics/KPI, and using data to drive or execute business decisions. You will represent the voice of the customer, enable continuous improvement in all business activities, and be part of this transformation journey to become the company of choice. You will support local employees and provide credible consultative services to the Plant Manager and leadership team to integrate values and culture in the way people are treated, improve productivity, and showcase how team members are recognized and celebrated.

You must be a high-performing, proven leader with an onsite manufacturing Human Resource Manager background with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on diverse HR experience to provide Total Rewards & Talent Management Stewardship to both hourly and salary employees onsite & resolving complex employee relations issues. You will be responsible for employee engagement, employee relations, local audits, participating in full-lifecycle recruitment & selection, managing communication and local rollout of employee health & welfare benefit education & incentive programs, implementing HR best practices, and ensuring the proper processes are followed. You will be a true Business Partner to help with training framework, supervisor/manager coaching, and employee development conversation, and resolve disputes and conflicts while leading the site strategically & successfully.

The incumbent in this role will be the primary HR point of contact for implementing Human Resource strategies and activities that support business objectives. We offer you engagement, empowerment, and the opportunity to drive these programs and create a positive employee culture that will benefit the Dura-Line team.

Why work at Dura-Line?

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work-life balance, innovation, and teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

JOIN THE TEAM: Discover how Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every day, in the little ways and the big ones, our lives depend on clear, consistent, reliable communication. Check out our products, history, and testimonials and apply today at www.Dura-Line.com.  

“The compensation for this position will typically range from $108,000- $176,000/yr.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.”

Join Our Team: Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base. Check out our products, history, and testimonials at www.Dura-Line.com 

Dura-Line is part of a community of companies, known as Orbia, bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia’s business groups have a collective focus on insuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials. The business groups include Precision Agriculture, Building and Infrastructure, Fluor, Polymer Solutions, and Data Communications, which collectively pursue human centric solutions to global challenges.