Associate HR Business Partner

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Teaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Join our team as an Associate HR Business Partner, where you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business objectives and employee experience. This position acts as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and employees alike, delivering expert guidance and innovative HR solutions across diverse disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, rewards and recognition, HR analytics, compliance, and compensation. By partnering closely with leadership and team members, you will help create a workplace environment that supports organizational success, fosters employee engagement, and cultivates individual growth and development.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation for contributors and management.
• Provides guidance, expertise and support to managers on performance counseling, organization restructuring, and workforce analysis.
• Performs functional duties within HR including, but not limited to, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development to meet business objectives and support future business growth.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Conducts research, analysis and reporting on market competitiveness and makes recommendations on best practices; Conducts job evaluations of new and revised positions.
• Implements processes to allow for ongoing and continuous recognition of our employees with a focus on the Company's strategic initiatives and values.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with leaders, and the HR Operations teams to develop improved solutions, programs and policies.

• Ability to work with limited supervision and under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be confident and able to handle difficult situations independently.
• Must be able to work with contributors at all levels of the organization.
• Must be proactive in working with Sr. Management.
• Team player who is proactive, motivated, innovative and results-oriented.
• Strong knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Proficient in performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to employee benefit and workers compensation programs.
• Physical Requirement : Capability to lift 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; PHR is preferred.
• 3+ years HR generalist experience.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,100.00 to $90,400.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.