HR Business Partner

## HR Business PartnerApplyremote type: On - Sitelocations: Michigan Center, Michigan, USA: Troy, Michigan, USA: Clawson, Michigan, USA: Twinsburg, Ohio, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R26\_0000000765As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at Overview**The HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports business and workforce outcomes by aligning people strategies with operational goals across the North America region, with primary responsibility for the Michigan Center manufacturing plant. This role serves as a strategic advisor to leaders and a trusted resource for employees in a unionized manufacturing environment. The HRBP partners closely with leaders, union representatives, and HR colleagues to deliver compliant, data-informed, and people-centered solutions.**Primary Responsibilities*** Partner with site and regional leaders to implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives and operational priorities.* Serve as an advisor on employee relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action.* Build and maintain effective labor relationships; administer collective bargaining agreements and participate in union negotiations.* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, safety regulations, and union contract requirements.* Support workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning to meet current and future talent needs.* Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment strategies and effective onboarding aligned with business and diversity goals.* Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, labor trends) and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.* Lead or support initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, inclusion, and workplace culture.**Minimum Requirements*** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.* **Experience:** 9 or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 years supporting a unionized manufacturing workforce.* **Experience:** Demonstrated involvement in labor relations activities, including grievance handling and collective bargaining.* **Skills:** Ability to advise leaders using clearly documented policies, data insights, and employment law principles.* **Work Authorization:** Authorization to work in the United States with the ability to travel regionally up to 5–10%.**Preferred Requirements*** **Education:** Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.* **Experience:** Prior experience serving as an HR Business Partner supporting multiple manufacturing sites.* **Skills:** Experience using HR analytics, employee survey data, and workforce metrics to drive measurable improvements.* **Certifications:** Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).#LI-LK1Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.The salary for this role is $110,000-$125,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.*H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.* #J-18808-Ljbffr