HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic and operational HR support that drives organizational performance, employee engagement, and business results. This role partners closely with leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, operations, and corporate functions to align people strategies with company objectives.

The HRBP is responsible for talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, employee engagement, workforce planning, benefits administration, and leadership coaching. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possesses the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

This is a hybrid role. Remote on Mondays in office Tuesday-Friday.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Building strong partnerships with department leaders to understand business objectives and workforce needs.
• Providing coaching and guidance on organizational effectiveness, employee performance, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Partnering with managers to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Analyzing workforce metrics and recommending solutions that improve business performance.

• Leading full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Partnering with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies that attract high-quality talent.
• Managing relationships with staffing agencies and contract labor providers.
• Improving recruiting processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Supporting succession planning and internal talent development initiatives.

• Serving as the primary resource for employee relations matters.
• Conducting workplace investigations while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Coaching managers through employee performance, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Maintaining accurate documentation for employee relations matters.

• Partnering with leaders to execute the annual performance review process.
• Coaching managers on performance conversations and employee development planning.
• Supporting leadership development programs and succession planning efforts.
• Identifying organizational training needs and coordinating learning opportunities.

• Assisting with compensation planning, salary recommendations, promotions, and market analysis.
• Supporting annual merit planning and salary administration.
• Administering employee benefits programs and educating employees on available benefits.
• Assisting with annual Open Enrollment and vendor management.

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Supporting compliance initiatives including FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, OSHA, and EEO requirements.
• Ensuring personnel files and HR documentation remain compliant.

• Partnering with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Auditing payroll changes related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.

• Supporting employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Assisting in administering employee surveys and action planning.
• Partnering with leadership to improve employee experience and retention.
• Participating in company events, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives.

• Monitoring and analyzing HR metrics including:
• Turnover
• Retention
• Headcount
• Time-to-fill
• Absenteeism
• Employee engagement
• Recruiting effectiveness
• Providing recommendations based on data trends to improve business outcomes.

Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.

Minimum of 3 years supporting leaders as an HR Business Partner.

Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment strongly preferred.

Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees.

Experience conducting employee investigations and coaching leaders.

Physical requirements include:

Ability to walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities daily.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.

Ability to respond to employee issues across multiple departments and shifts.