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GTI Fabrication

Builds custom enclosures and modular systems

Human Resources Business Partner

Full-Time
$81.3k - $100.6k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Wilmington, NC, USA
In PersonThe role is primarily on-site and must maintain a visible presence at the Wilmington facility; support for all shifts and occasional extended or weekend hours may be required.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or employee relations roles.
  • Strong understanding of human resources practices, employee relations fundamentals, and labor law basics.
  • Experience with human resources information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional presence.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Create a seamless pre-employment experience for new employees while guiding them through the drug and background check process and other pre-employment activities.
  • Conduct onboarding for new employees, including documentation preparation, orientation, and timely communication.
  • Process employee status changes, including transfers, promotions, wage adjustments, and terminations.
  • Ensure consistent onboarding and offboarding standards.
  • Support timely employee record updates within human resources information systems.
  • Maintain and update employee records in the human resources information system and other systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Ensure personnel files, human resources documentation, and records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
  • Complete I-9 paperwork for new hires and conduct I-9 audits to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Generate reports on headcount, turnover, attendance, onboarding, benefits, and other human resources metrics as needed.
  • Support data audits and data integrity initiatives; respond to information requests and verification inquiries.
  • Coordinate timekeeping processes, including attendance tracking, punch corrections, approvals, and payroll data validation.
  • Work with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee pay processing.
  • Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timekeeping, deductions, and tax withholding.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
  • Help employees with benefits programs, including enrollment, qualifying events, and documentation.
  • Respond to employee benefit inquiries; communicate benefits information, open enrollment, and wellness initiatives, and escalate to the benefits team when necessary.
  • Coordinate with the Benefits Administrator on eligibility, claims, and compliance.
  • Maintain benefit records and supporting documentation.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
  • Conduct employee counseling, interpret company policies, and provide guidance on workplace issues.
  • Identify potential employee-relations concerns and escalate them to site leadership or corporate Human Resources as appropriate.
  • Conduct investigations into claims of policy violations or harassment with confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Support training and development initiatives that improve employee capabilities and engagement.
  • Support compliance with federal and state labor laws, company policies, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.
  • Assist with audits, documentation requests, I-9 verification, workers' compensation claims, and required reporting.
  • Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
  • Coordinate policy acknowledgements and ensure employee communications are clear and timely.
  • Track compliance requirements and coordinate with corporate Human Resources on regulatory updates.
  • Help facilitate employee engagement events, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives.
  • Support human resources programs and communications that improve morale, retention, and workplace experience.
  • Promote a positive and service-oriented Human Resources presence on-site.
  • Assist with internal communications and employee-facing announcements.
  • Provide general administrative support to the site Human Resources function, including correspondence, scheduling, reporting, and inquiries.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, and site leadership on human resources-related processes.
  • Manage multiple priorities while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.
  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Escalate complex issues to the Human Resources leadership team for guidance and resolution.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or multi-site environment.
  • Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, or equivalent Human Resources certification.
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and payroll software.
  • Familiarity with benefits administration and employee wellness programs.
  • Experience supporting high-volume hourly or direct-labor workforces.
  • Background in employee relations, investigations, or compliance.
  • Experience with workers' compensation or unemployment claims administration.

About the company

GTI Fabrication builds custom metal enclosures and modular systems for businesses developing energy storage, data center, defense and industrial equipment. Its structures house customers' batteries, electrical controls and mechanical equipment, with designs tailored to each product's operating requirements. Customers contract with GTI to turn their designs into finished hardware, combining engineering, metal fabrication and coatings with mechanical and electrical assembly. The company fits equipment into these structures and tests the completed systems before they leave its manufacturing facilities. Founded in 2015, GTI is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

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Buffalo, NY

Founded

2015

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  • Customer relationships extend beyond delivery: GTI sells equipment maintenance, repairs and retrofits after manufacturing.
  • Employees get development pathways: GTI advertises training programs and routes into leadership roles on its careers page.
  • Launch work includes trial runs: GTI uses pilot production to identify manufacturing problems before full-scale output.

What critics are saying

  • International sourcing adds coordination: GTI manages customs and regional regulations across a manufacturing network spanning Asia, Europe and Mexico.
  • Goodyear inspection work is physical: GTI's second-shift quality technician posting requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Engineering teams answer to client specifications: GTI involves customers at every stage through final design approval.

What makes GTI Fabrication unique

  • Domestic procurement is built in: GTI manufactures U.S.-made shipping containers compliant with the Trade Agreements Act.
  • Production sites have distinct jobs: GTI's Phoenix facility integrates systems without fabrication, while Goodyear builds steel battery enclosures.
  • Quality processes carry certification: GTI identifies its organization as certified to the ISO 9001 quality management standard.

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