Keel · 20 hours ago
People Business Partner
Ladson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKeel is a manufacturing company seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) to collaborate with operations leaders across multiple facilities in the Southeast. This role focuses on developing people strategies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting employee engagement and performance management in a fast-paced environment.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Partner with operations and plant leadership to align people strategies with workforce needs, succession planning, and operational priorities
Serve as a trusted advisor across multiple manufacturing sites, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
Develop, implement, and ensure consistent application of people policies, procedures, and employment practices
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support internal and external audits
Lead performance management processes, including coaching leaders on feedback, documentation, and corrective action
Support compensation programs, merit cycles, job evaluations, and incentive plans in partnership with operational leaders, Finance and the People Team
Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness, consistency, and thorough documentation
Maintain data integrity across HRIS and ERP systems and support reporting, audits, and system enhancements
Provide guidance on leave administration (FMLA, ADA, military leave, etc.) and support complex leave situations
Support employee engagement initiatives, culture improvement, and retention efforts
Track, analyze, and report key people metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, performance, and engagement to drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5+ years of HR or People Operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience supporting multi-site, hourly and salaried workforces
Strong working knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations
Experience working with HRIS and ERP systems
Willingness to travel regularly between sites in the region
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production team members, leadership, and visitors, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or regulated manufacturing environments
Strong analytical skills with experience using people data and metrics
Experience partnering closely with plant and operations leadership
Company
Keel
Keel specializes in high-end defense manufacturing across naval, land, and space applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Klein
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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