Human Resources Business Partner

Who we are:

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution.  Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. 

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What you can expect:

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

Job Summary:
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to manufacturing operations leadership and employees. This role is responsible for aligning people strategies with business goals, driving organizational performance, and fostering a high-performance culture. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented on the plant floor and throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

·       Partner with plant leadership to align people strategy with operational objectives.

·       Provide insights and guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, and succession planning.

·       Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives from the people strategy perspective.

Talent Management

·       Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for hourly and salaried roles.

·       Facilitate talent reviews, development plans, and performance management processes.

·       Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the plant.

Employee Relations & Engagement

·       Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on people policies, procedures, and best practices.

·       Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues effectively and legally.

·       Promote a positive, safety-focused, and high-performance work culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

·       Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as internal policies.

·       Partner with EHS and operations to support safety and wellness program