Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (Onsite – Manufacturing/Operations)

We are partnering with a global, growth-oriented manufacturing organization to identify an HR Business Partner to support a high-volume production operation. This is a true plant-facing HR role, partnering directly with site leadership, front-line supervisors, and employees. The position supports approximately 250 employees across production and professional operations teams within a larger campus of nearly 2,000 employees.

This is a hands-on HRBP role with a strong emphasis on employee relations, leader coaching, and operational partnership. The ideal candidate enjoys being visible on the floor, building relationships, and helping leaders create structure and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR partner to operations leaders and front-line supervisors.
• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee relations, accountability, and leadership development.
• Manage day-to-day employee relations issues, including attendance, performance concerns, conflict resolution, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Support organizational change initiatives and help leaders drive engagement across a tenured workforce.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on workforce planning, recruiting strategy, and candidate selection for hourly and professional positions.
• Assist with offer development and advise leaders on compensation alignment, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Maintain accurate employee data and support HR processes within Workday.

Business Environment:

This role supports a large manufacturing campus experiencing significant growth and operational transformation. Leadership is focused on improving processes, strengthening leadership capability, and creating greater consistency across the operation. The HR Business Partner will play a key role in helping leaders navigate change while supporting a positive employee experience.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, production, distribution, or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated success handling employee relations matters independently in a plant environment.
• Experience partnering directly with front-line leaders and production employees, not solely corporate functions.
• Strong background in performance management, leader coaching, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Comfortable working in a highly visible, hands-on, fully onsite role.
• Experience with Workday or comparable HRIS preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $80,000-$110,000, depending on experience.
• Approximately 5% annual bonus with a strong history of payout.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, paid time off, and additional employee support programs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where HR is viewed as a strategic business partner. The role offers strong visibility, direct partnership with operations leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of the organization. Reach out to Kelsey Conrad on LinkedIn today to learn more!