HR Business Partner

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships with leaders, and making a measurable impact on employee engagement and retention? We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support multiple manufacturing teams and help drive people strategies that support operational success.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across several operational areas, providing guidance on employee relations, coaching managers, and supporting key HR initiatives. This is a dynamic position that blends strategic partnership with hands-on HR support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position may be filled at either the HR Business Partner or Senior HR Business Partner level, depending on experience, depth of HR expertise, and ability to operate strategically with business leaders.

Who we are…

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What we offer…

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!

• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities

• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety

• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement

• Paid holidays and paid time off

What you'll do...

In this on-site role you will provide HR support, with focus on:

• Understanding, supporting, advising and partnering with management to effectively drive business results and achieve company goals.
• Implementing, championing, administering and monitoring people-related programs and initiatives aligned with applicable laws/regulations, local business objectives, broader company goals and the strategic plan.
• Working with management to create a positive experience for employees throughout the employment life cycle via recruitment processes, performance/compensation management, training & development, and succession management programs.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to management, and have the ability to take on, and manage projects/assignments with a limited scope and moderate level of direction/guidance.
• Administer, interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations; conduct training for employees/managers as needed.
• Support, consult, train and coach all levels of the management team regarding people-related laws, policies, programs and issues to help managers make informed decisions, which ultimately advance business objectives. Collaboratively influence and/or challenge perspectives when appropriate.
• Partner with leadership to address retention, absenteeism, and workforce challenges
• Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, terminations, leaves of absences, transfers, disciplinary actions or promotions.
• Coordinate, administer and support various HR programs/initiatives, using continuous improvement methodologies to monitor programs for efficiency/effectiveness.
• Conduct new employee onboarding/orientation as needed.
• Partner with management to address organizational effectiveness issues using root-cause analysis and process improvement methodologies.

For senior-level candidates, additional responsibilties include:

• Leading HR programs, initiatives, or projects with broader organizational impact
• Partnering with leadership to anticipate workforce challenges and proactively develop people strategies
• Influencing and guiding leaders through complex employee relations or organizational challenges
• Mentoring or supporting other HR team members when appropriate

What you’ll need…

• Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of progressive HR experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience consulting management on complex employee relations, and organizational effectiveness issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain issues.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of common local, State and federal HR/employment-related laws and regulations, such as FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to non-routine problems, master new concepts quickly and efficiently, and to turn concepts into practical application/action.
• Solid understanding of key HR metrics and a general knowledge of principles/practices of HR.
• Experience using root cause analysis and/or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience using HRIS software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional experience for senior-level consideration:

• Demonstrated experience independently advising leaders on complex employee relations or organizational challenges
• Experience leading HR initiatives or programs with measurable results
• Strong capability to influence business decisions and guide leaders through change

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.