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GTI Fabrication

Builds custom enclosures and modular systems

Human Resources Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuffalo, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least five years of experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or employee relations roles.
  • Strong understanding of HR practices, employee relations fundamentals, and labor law basics.
  • Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organizational skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and a professional presence.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Create a seamless pre-employment experience for new employees by guiding them through drug and background checks and other pre-employment activities.
  • Conduct onboarding for new employees, including preparing documentation, delivering orientation, and communicating in a timely manner.
  • Process employee status changes, including transfers, promotions, wage adjustments, and terminations.
  • Ensure consistent onboarding and offboarding standards.
  • Support timely employee record updates in HRIS systems.
  • Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and other systems accurately and confidentially.
  • Ensure personnel files, HR documentation, and records are complete, organized, and audit-ready.
  • Complete I-9 paperwork for new hires and conduct I-9 audits for accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Generate reports on headcount, turnover, attendance, onboarding, benefits, and other HR metrics as needed.
  • Support data audits and data integrity initiatives, and 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.
  • Approve the HR Coordinator's timecard.
  • 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 issues 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 HR as appropriate.
  • Conduct confidential and professional investigations into claims of policy violations or harassment.
  • Support training and development initiatives that improve employee capabilities and engagement.
  • Support compliance with federal and state labor laws, company policies, and OSHA 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 HR on regulatory updates.
  • Help facilitate employee engagement events, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives.
  • Support HR programs and communications that improve morale, retention, and workplace experience.
  • Promote a positive and service-oriented HR presence on-site.
  • Assist with internal communications and employee-facing announcements.
  • Provide general administrative support to the site HR function, including correspondence, scheduling, reporting, and inquiries.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, and site leadership on HR-related processes.
  • Manage multiple priorities while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.
  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Escalate complex issues to the HR leadership team for guidance and resolution.
  • Oversee, coach, and develop the HR Coordinator at the assigned site.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or multi-site environment.
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR 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 enclosures and modular systems

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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Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
Founded
2015

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