HR Business Partner
Date: Aug 11, 2025
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: hemlocksem
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary
The HR Business Partner will play a critical role in aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated departments. They will form strong partnerships with management on human resource-related issues and be an employee champion and change agent.
A general knowledge of human resources including recruitment, coaching and development, employment law, employee relations, career growth, performance management, and compensation is needed. This role will partner with and provide guidance to leadership and HR team members in an effort to positively influence organizational performance and drive our culture statement/values.
This person must be a “high touch” individual with HR expertise to execute day-to-day HR service delivery to build a world class employee experience. This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity.
Essential Functions
Policy Development and Implementation - Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals.
HR Frameworks and Tools - Contribute to the drafting of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and offboarding, and retention of talent, within an area of expertise, ensuring compliance with specified design principles, internal policies, and external legal requirements. Enable the attraction, development, and retention of talent at a sustainable cost.
Information and Business Advice - Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
HR Data Analytics and Insights - Deliver complex analyses of HR data; identify key trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.
Employee Relations Case Management - Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual employee relations cases; support managers at formal hearings.
HR Data Management - Carry out complex HR data processing tasks; advise colleagues when needed and use expertise to help improve data collection tools and administration processes.
Personal Capability Building - Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Internal Client Relationship Management - Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Broad knowledge of compensation, talent development, benefits, and recruiting.
- Analyze/review compensation in relation to promotions and pay increases.
- Provide support for talent management initiatives.
- Provide back-up support to the HR Manager.
- Conduct onboarding/offboarding sessions when necessary
- Participates and/or leads Employee Resource Groups
Skills and Behaviors
Education Requirements
Certification Requirements
Required Work Experience
- 7-10 years of experience in Human Resources
- Experience in manufacturing facility a plus
- PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required.
- SAP Success Factors experience preferred
Physical Requirements
The range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:
989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Req No. 1009
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw