HR Business Partner

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. , located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroit office in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. SCHERDEL is managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways. HR Business Partner, Muskegon, MI Job Function The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands‑on partner to plant leadership at SCHERDEL’s Muskegon facility, supporting operational excellence through effective people strategies. This role drives workforce performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment, while ensuring alignment with Scherdel North America and global HR standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic Business Partnership (Plant‑Focused) Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Manager and functional leaders (Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance) Align workforce strategies with plant KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) Provide coaching to front‑line supervisors and managers Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Employee Relations & Labor Environment Lead investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution Ensure consistent application of policies and legal compliance Maintain a positive employee relations environment Mitigate risk proactively Talent Management & Succession Planning Drive talent reviews and succession planning Identify and develop high‑potential employees Support recruitment for plant roles Ensure effective onboarding for retention Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness Support headcount planning and organizational design Drive continuous improvement initiatives Support plant changes, ramp‑ups, and restructuring Workforce Analytics & Insights Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and workforce trends Provide insights to plant leadership Partner to improve productivity and cost outcomes Training & Development Lead coordination of plant training programs Support onboarding and certification processes Develop leadership capabilities HR Program Execution & Compliance Ensure implementation of HR programs Drive engagement and culture initiatives Ensure compliance with policies and regulations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP) preferred 3 – 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Generalist or HRBP roles Experience in manufacturing or automotive environment strongly preferred Experience supporting plant operations and front‑line leadership Strong knowledge of U.S. and Michigan employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, etc.) Key Competencies Business Acumen (Manufacturing / Automotive) Leadership Coaching & Influence Employee Relations Expertise Data‑Driven Decision Making Change Management & Adaptability Results Orientation Integrity & Confidentiality Benefits Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for all hiring inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr