Senior HR Business Partner

Job Description
Job Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Revised: February 2023

Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key HR leader responsible for overseeing a team of generalists (two HR professionals and a front desk administrator) who support a 600+ workforce, including 500 manufacturing employees. This role requires a hands-on approach to delivering full-cycle HR services, including recruitment, retention, employee relations, benefits administration, and safety. The HRBP will provide expert HR guidance to the division President of American Leather Operations and support administrative functions including Finance, Accounting, Marketing, IT, and Customer Service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen and experience as an HR Partner, with the ability to form strategic partnerships across the operating team to deliver impactful HR practices. This role also involves collaborative project work across HR business departments, focusing on initiatives such as LMS implementation, content development for learning, internal communications, and safety and compliance efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Consultation: Provide strategic HR guidance tothe division president and administrative leaders to support and alignbusiness and people initiatives.
2. Full-cycle HR Management: Manage full-cycle HR services,including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, goal setting,performance management, total rewards, and employee engagement to enhancethe organization's talent and culture.
3. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of twoHR generalists and a front desk administrator, fostering a collaborativeand performance-focused environment.
4. Workforce Relations & Safety: Address and resolve employeerelations matters, guide department managers in team development, andensure compliance with safety regulations and federal/state laws.
5. Project Collaboration: Partner on HR projects like LMSimplementation, learning content creation, internal communicationimprovements, and safety and compliance enhancements.
6. Metrics and Reporting: Collect and analyze HR data tosupport business decisions, creating reports and presentations formanagement-level discussions.
7. Policy Compliance: Ensure that HR practices complywith legal requirements and best practices, maintaining up-to-dateknowledge of HR-related legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalentin human resources or a related field, or comparable work experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional HRexperience, with a minimum of five years managing HR teams.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of HR rules,regulations, and best practices; skilled in conflict resolution,influencing business leaders, and effectively communicating at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Manufacturing sector experienceis a plus.
• Certifications: HR certifications (e.g.,SHRM-CP, HRBP) are strongly preferred.
• Other: Experience in a matrixorganization and with private equity-owned companies, ideally within amid-size company ($60M-$100M revenue).

Core Competencies

• Coaching: Offer timely feedback andguidance to develop others' skills and knowledge.
• Business Acumen: Display a deep understanding ofthe business and industry to drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Customer Focus: Prioritize customer needs,fostering productive relationships.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively seek and apply newknowledge in HR.
• Building a Successful Team: Foster collaboration and goalachievement within the team.