Human Resources Business Partner - Erlanger, KY

105270BR

Job Title:

Human Resources Business Partner - Erlanger, KY

Department/Function:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Human Resources Business Partner - Nutrition (Flavors)

Human Resources - This is a full time, exempt position

This is a role responsible for a portfolio of approximately 4 locations and 450 colleagues

The role will be based in our Erlanger, KY facility.

Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic, consultative support to leaders and colleagues across Nutrition sites, driving critical human capital initiatives, and enabling strong business performance. This role partners closely with plant managers and leadership teams to execute HR strategies that support operational priorities and build a high-performing, engaged workforce.

The HRBP leads and supports key activities related to colleague engagement, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, succession planning, diversity and inclusion, communication, and change management. By diagnosing issues proactively and identifying opportunities for improvement, the HRBP ensures timely, effective solutions that strengthen both people and business outcomes.

Success in this role requires influencing operations leaders, building strong cross-functional relationships, and applying deep knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment regulations. Through strategic guidance and hands-on partnership, the HRBP ensures that HR strategies are aligned to ADM's goals and effectively implemented across supported sites. This role is critical to ADM's success, enabling leaders to execute people strategies that enhance culture, improve organizational capability, and drive sustainable results.

HRBP Responsibilities & Impact:

• Build Strong Partnerships With Leadershi p

• Develops and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with plant leadership and management teams to influence decisions and deliver effective HR processes, advice, and support.

• Demonstrate ADM Core Value s

• Models and reinforces ADM's Core Values in every interaction, ensuring they are deeply integrated into working relationships and behaviors throughout all levels of the organization.

• Provide Proactive Consultation

• Partners proactively with leadership in areas of employee relations, talent development, training, organizational effectiveness, and culture-building to improve performance and engagement.

• Champion Safety

• Actively promotes and supports all safety policies and programs, ensuring colleagues understand and are committed to working safely and contributing to a zero-incident culture.

• Lead Talent Acquisition Activities

• Organizes and participates in the full selection and hiring process, including interviewing, screening applicants, facilitating behavioral interview training, coordinating external searches, preparing job descriptions, managing requisitions and Affirmative Action documentation, overseeing pre-employment steps, and delivering new hire orientation.

• Drive Workforce Planning & Succession

• Builds and implements workforce planning strategies and knowledge-transfer processes to strengthen current capability and future bench strength in alignment with succession planning needs.

• Ensure Policy Understanding & Compliance

• Increases leader and colleague understanding of ADM policies and procedures through coaching, training, and one-on-one guidance. Ensures consistent application of policies, regulations, and global standards. Serves as the primary contact for inquiries on benefits, attendance, performance reviews, and terminations.

• Coach & Support Performance Management

• Coaches leaders through performance management, development planning, and feedback discussions. Reviews and processes Performance Appraisals, PIPs, and Career Development Plans. Conducts training needs assessments and provides prioritized recommendations for capability building.

• Foster an Engaged & Productive Workforce

• Builds strong employee relationships and implements engagement strategies that improve workplace culture, enhance communication, and reinforce a respectful, productive environment.

• Resolve Employee Relations Issues

• Partners with management to investigate and resolve employee concerns of moderate complexity, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant outcomes that minimize risk and strengthen trust.

• Practical HR Tasks

• Preparing and sending weekly/monthly recruiting reports to leaders.

• Managing time-to-fill by monitoring requisition progress and removing bottlenecks.

• Monitoring attrition trends and identifying departments with elevated turnover.

• Preparing, updating, distributing regular reports (headcount, vacancies, turnover, and other key metrics).

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the assigned facilities.

• Willingness to adjust hours as needed; may be required to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends depending on site needs.

• Must work in a manufacturing/distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.

• Must be willing to travel to sites; up to 20% travel required.

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field)

• AND 5 years of HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility WITH 5 years of experience -

• HR experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., workforce planning talent acquisition, career development) while interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs and processes

• In leadership capacity with or without direct report responsibility

• In a cross-functional team environment with exempt and non-exempt staff

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years' experience working in multiple locations with remote teams

• 7 years in leadership capacity with or without direct report responsibility

• 7 years' experience managing a cross-functional team with exempt and non-exempt staff in non-union capacities

• Experience developing, adapting, and/or facilitating training

• Experience actively serving as a strategic business partner for other parts of the organization

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Professional in Human Resources)

• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse line of business

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

105270BR

City:

Erlanger

State:

KY - Kentucky

Ref ID:

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$71,800.00 - $134,500.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus