Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Harrington Process Solutions is a leading distributor of industrial products and provider of technical solutions, supporting customers across a wide range of industries. As we continue to grow, we're focused on building strong teams, developing our people, and creating a culture where employees can thrive.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced, people-focused HR Business Partner who understands the unique needs of an industrial service-driven business.

This role is about more than HR policies and processes. We're looking for someone who can build trust, take ownership, communicate openly, and lead with integrity. Someone who understands the importance of strong relationships and can serve as a reliable partner to both leadership and employees.

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting blue-collar workforces, including field service technicians, skilled trades, and operational teams. They'll play an important role in strengthening employee relations, coaching leaders, and helping build a culture of accountability and collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to operational and regional leadership, providing practical guidance and solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships through transparency, consistency, integrity, and open communication.
• Take ownership of employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management.
• Coach leaders on effective communication, accountability, employee development, and building high-performing teams.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Provide guidance on compensation, organizational development, and HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with operations and safety teams on workers' compensation, workplace incidents, and return-to-work programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and onboarding teams to create a consistent, positive employee experience.
• Support organizational growth, change management, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Promote a culture where employees feel heard, leaders are accountable, and communication is open and respectful.

What We're Looking For

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally supporting regional or multi-location operations.
• Experience supporting industrial services, field service operations, manufacturing, equipment repair, construction, or similar blue-collar workforces strongly preferred.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to follow through and drive results.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and workers' compensation practices.
• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day business needs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Little to no travel required.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

Someone who does what they say they're going to do, communicates even when conversations are difficult, and takes ownership rather than waiting for someone else to solve the problem.

You understand that trust is earned through consistency, honesty, and follow-through. You can challenge leadership respectfully, advocate for employees fairly, and make decisions with integrity.

Most importantly, you're someone others can count on. You care about the people, understand the business, and take pride in making a meaningful difference.

Harrington provides an outstanding benefits package, designed to support our employees’ health, financial wellness, and work-life balance, with options that go above and beyond standard offerings!

Insurance:

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, including orthodontic care for both children and adults
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Long Term Disability: Company paid LTD program
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.

Retirement:

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help our employees thrive in every area of their lives.

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.