Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Recruiting Firm: Symbiotic Services Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Operations Department: Human Resources Work Arrangement: On-site Reports To: Human Resources Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Approximately 10% local travel

Position Overview

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) on behalf of our client, a manufacturing organization. This position will partner closely with the Human Resources Manager and operational leadership to provide comprehensive HR support across multiple business units and plant locations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing HR, employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, and workforce engagement. This individual must be comfortable supporting a large hourly workforce while balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on, day-to-day responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
HR Business Partnership & Employee Relations

• Collaborate with the HR Manager to implement HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives.
  

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and workforce planning.
  

• Investigate employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and provide guidance on sensitive personnel matters.
  

• Coach supervisors and managers on effective employee management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
  

• Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and consistent HR practices.
  

• Support HR projects, organizational improvements, and professional development initiatives.
  

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, offers, and pre-employment processes.
  

• Partner with hiring managers to develop and maintain accurate job descriptions.
  

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, employee orientation, and training activities.
  

• Support recruitment strategies designed to meet operational staffing requirements.
  

HR Administration, Payroll & Benefits

• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS, payroll, and personnel management systems.
  

• Coordinate timecard approvals, review discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.
  

• Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and other personnel updates.
  

• Assist employees with benefits, payroll, compensation inquiries, and annual open enrollment.
  

• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state or company leave policies.
  

• Maintain confidential personnel documentation, including I-9 forms, performance evaluations, employment records, and compliance documentation.
  

Compliance & Workplace Safety

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable federal and state employment laws and organizational policies.
  

• Support workplace safety initiatives in collaboration with Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) teams.
  

• Assist with return-to-work coordination and employee-related safety matters.
  

• Promote adherence to workplace safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  

• Maintain accurate compliance records and support HR reporting requirements.
  

RequirementsRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
  

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
  

• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and management coaching.
  

• Strong experience managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
  

• Experience supporting multiple facilities and organizations with large hourly workforces.
  

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, payroll practices, and HR compliance.
  

• Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA.
  

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting tools.
  

• Ability to independently manage daily HR responsibilities while recognizing matters requiring management escalation.
  

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous HR experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production-based environments.
  

• Experience supporting plant operations, shift-based employees, and frontline supervisors.
  

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
  

• Professional HR certification such as PHR or SPHR.
  

• Experience supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives within production environments.
  

• Strong understanding of attendance management, timekeeping, and workforce compliance.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• HR Business Partnership & Strategic Support
  

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
  

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  

• Payroll Administration & HRIS Management
  

• Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance
  

• Manufacturing Workforce Support
  

• Leadership Coaching & Stakeholder Management
  

• Benefits & Leave Administration
  

• Employee Engagement & Retention
  

• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
  

• Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish Preferred)
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based within a manufacturing environment.
  

• Occasional visits to production facilities where standard manufacturing hazards may be present.
  

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform typical office-related duties.
  

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing less than 15 pounds.
  

• Compliance with applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  

• Approximately 10% local travel within the state.
  

• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for company events, travel, or time-sensitive projects.
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity offers an experienced HR professional the ability to make a meaningful impact within a manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will work directly with operational leadership, influence workforce strategies, strengthen employee engagement, and support HR processes across multiple facilities.

Apply Today

Symbiotic Services is actively recruiting qualified candidates for this Human Resources Business Partner opportunity.

If you have a strong background in HR operations, manufacturing workforce support, employee relations, and talent acquisition, we encourage you to apply.

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