People Coordinator (ControlTech Automation)

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You’ll Work With

As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA provides control solutions for single pieces of equipment, entire processes, and complete plants. CTA has engineering design capabilities and builds panels from customer-supplied design packages.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the sole Human Resources Generalist for our manufacturing facility supporting approximately 158 employees. This role requires a versatile HR coordinator who can work under minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with corporate HR policies and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner to plant leadership and a champion for our manufacturing workforce.

Please note that this is acontract opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning (25%)

• Partner with corporate recruiting team anddirectleader to execute recruiting strategies for all contingent facilityproductionpositions

• Partner with corporate recruiting team to managefull cyclerecruiting process including job posting, screening, interviewing, and selectionofcontingentproductionpositions

• Establish relationships with local trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development agencies

• Oversee new hire onboarding andFirst Year Experience Program

HRIS & Data Management (25%)

• Manually enteremployeedata

• Maintain accurate employee data in corporate HRIS system and ensure confidentiality standards

• Generate reports for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with record retention policies

• Process all personnel actions (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations)

• Manage shiftassignments

• SupportHR managerwith annual processes including performance goals and engagement surveys

Safety & Training Coordination (20%)

• Partner withsafety team to ensure HR compliance with safety training requirements

• Coordinate withsafety team on mandatory training programs (safety, harassment prevention, compliance)

• Maintain training records andtrackcertification for regulated positions

• SupportHRaccident investigation process

• Partner with corporate safety team to deliver supervisor training on employment law and people management

Employee Relations & Compliance (5%)

• Assistallcontingentprofessionalswiththeironboarding tasks

• Serve as primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution

• Partner with HR manager toinvestigate workplace incidents, harassment complaints, and policy violations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (OSHA, DOL, EEOC)

• Maintain knowledge ofcurrentmanufacturing-specificlabor regulations

• Conduct exit interviews

Benefits & LOA Administration (5%)

• Coordinate with corporate benefits teamtohost biometric screenings and open enrollment meetings

• Direct team member benefits,leave of absence, andworkers’ compensationquestionsto the appropriate department

• Act as thepointof contact forthe leave of absence teamregardingreturn to workpaperwork

Strategic HR Partnership (5%)

• Support change management efforts related to operational improvements in partnership withHR manager

• Participate in corporate HR initiatives androlloutin partnership withHR manager

• Analyze HR metrics and recommend process improvements

• Serve as People Team Champion

General Administration (5%)

• Assist admin team in coordinating company events, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities

• Act as the point of contact with payroll team regarding team member payroll issues

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources,businessadministration, or related field

• A minimum of twoyears of progressive HR experience

• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance

• Experience with full cycle recruiting and employeeonboarding/offboarding

• Experience working with staffing agencies

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience

• Workers’ compensation and safety program knowledge

• SHRM-SCP or advanced HR certification

• Experience withWorkdayHRIS

• Bilingual capabilities(Spanish/English)

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge

• Experience supporting multi-shift operations

Essential Competencies

• Detail Oriented: The ability to focus on and manage the individual elements of a task or project with precision, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness

• Business Acumen: Understanding of manufacturing operations and business drivers

• Independence: Ability to make sound decisions with limited oversight

• Adaptability: Comfort working in fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment

• Relationship Building: Skill in building trust withadiverse workforce and leadership

• Integrity: Highest ethical standards and confidentiality

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels

• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving HR challenges

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility environmentrequiringfrequent floor visits

• Pants and closed toe shoes required

• Standard business hours with flexibility for employee needs and critical issues

• Potential for occasional evening/weekend work during peak periods

• Travel to corporate office for meetings and training (estimated 5-10%)

• Open-door policy requiring frequent interruptions and varied daily priorities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally walk manufacturing floor (safety equipment provided)

• Occasional liftingof up toup to 25 poundsoffiles/materials

We provide competitive pay and benefits along with opportunities for professional development. If you are dedicated to empowering people, optimizing processes, and driving results, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume today!

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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