HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Join the driving force behind JX Enterprises! Why choose JX?

At JX Enterprises and Truck Center, we are more than trucks. As a third-generation, family-owned industry leader with over 50 years of history, 30+ locations, and 1,200+ dedicated employees, we know our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We don't just offer jobs, we build rewarding long-term careers in a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.

When you join JX, you become a part of a culture defined by our values of honoring commitments, creating positive experiences, fostering lifelong learning, exhibiting pioneering spirit, and demonstrating good stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. We have a deep commitment to giving back to our local communities through our employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation.

Your next big career move: HR Business Partner. This role is hybrid and located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, supporting additional locations in Clare, Gaylord, Kalamazoo, and Niles.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The opportunity (job purpose):

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for partnering with field managers and employees across all levels of the organization. You'll drive business and workforce objectives across a regional cluster of dealerships/sites, supporting 400+ employees. Serving as a key operational partner, you'll spend roughly 30% of your time visiting 3–5 local sites every 1–2 weeks, with minimal to no overnight travel. You'll be based at the location nearest your home while providing high-impact consultation in employee relations, talent development, change management, and team engagement.

What you'll do day-to-day (essential duties & responsibilities):

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leaders, aligning workforce strategies with business goals to boost site operational performance, productivity, and profitability.
• Support hiring managerial roles where needed. Build strong, positive workplace relationships across hourly and management teams to elevate morale, strengthen employee engagement, and drive high retention.
• Lead complex employee relations strategies, conduct empathetic on-site investigations, and deliver fair, proactive solutions that maintain a supportive culture.
• Coach managers at all career stages to sharpen their leadership skills, navigate complex personnel situations, and support internal talent growth.
• Act as a dynamic change agent, implementing organizational shifts and sharing best practices across regional sites to drive operational agility.
• Partner closely with teams to understand on-the-ground sentiment, anticipate needs, and translate feedback into meaningful workplace improvements.
• Oversee risk management, employment law compliance, and agency representation with confidence, ensuring fair, ethical, and high-standard operations.
• Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to continuously cultivate positive experiences for our customers.
• Perform other dynamic duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business

What we're looking for (qualifications & skills):

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience spanning employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, and performance development.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or equivalent hands-on experience in dynamic operations environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven ability to connect authentically with everyone from shop-floor team members to executive leadership.
• A self-starter with exceptional conflict resolution, critical thinking, and investigative skills who thrives in managing multiple priority projects with autonomy.
• High resilience and comfort navigating fast-paced, multi-site environments while keeping big-picture operational goals in focus.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred, reflecting a commitment to HR excellence and best practices.
• A curious mindset with an entrepreneurial "pioneering spirit," strong integrity, and a passion for continuous professional development.

What's in it for you? (The perks & benefits)

We believe in taking care of our people. JX Enterprises offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being.

Ready to drive your career forward? If you have a strong work ethic, a passion for learning, and are ready to contribute to a workplace where you are valued, we want to hear from you!

JX Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.