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Position Overview
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Specialist to support Wausau Glass operations in Schofield, WI.
This role is positioned above a traditional HR Specialist and will function as the primary HR partner on site. The individual in this position will work closely with plant leadership and employees to support daily operations, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure a compliant and positive work environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to take ownership of HR for a site while partnering with the HR Manager.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary HR contact supporting approximately 70 employees at the Wausau Glass facility
- Partner with plant leadership to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workforce concerns
- Manage employee relations matters including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations with discretion and professionalism, escalating complex issues to the HR Manager
- Support time and attendance processes, including absenteeism tracking and guidance for front-line supervisors
- Coordinate leave of absence processes and ensure proper documentation and compliance
- Collect and support payroll-related information and coordinate with centralized payroll teams
- Maintain an active presence on the production floor to build relationships and support employees and leadership
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives for plant positions
- Drive employee engagement efforts to support retention and a positive workplace culture
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
- 4 to 7 or more years of progressive human resources experience
- Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment strongly preferred
- Strong experience in employee relations and supporting front-line leadership
- Ability to work independently as the primary HR presence at a location
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Experience supporting multiple locations
- Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR
- Benefits that benefit you: industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance: PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work: A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training: We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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Skills Required
- 4 to 7 or more years of progressive human resources experience
- Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment
- Strong experience in employee relations and supporting front-line leadership
- Ability to work independently as the primary HR presence at a location
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Experience supporting multiple locations
- Familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and has not been reviewed or approved by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave programs include PTO and 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays, and feedback suggests these are a relative strength. This structure is consistently highlighted across official materials and role descriptions.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a market-competitive employer match, often noted as up to 5%, and is commonly called out as a solid part of the package. This area tends to be viewed more favorably than base‑pay growth in several roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision offerings are broad—described as industry leading and including well-known carriers plus HSA/FSA options. This breadth signals robust core healthcare coverage, even as experiences can vary by location and plan year.
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What We Do
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is a vertically integrated North American manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural glass, glazing systems and related hardware. It supplies value-added glazing-focused products and services for interior and exterior building applications, including curtain walls, storefronts and entrances, windows, shower enclosures, railings and glazing hardware. Its team works with architects, glaziers, contractors and owners to address design challenges and bring building projects to life.
