HR Partner Manager

Reporting directly to the HR Director, this role is responsible for leading HR activities for a dedicated business unit and driving impactful people strategies. As an HR Manager / HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted partner to the business, owning end-to-end HR support and leading a local HR team. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, strengthening leadership capability, and driving business performance through people.

About the job:

• Lead, coach, and develop an HR team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and continuous development
• Act as the primary HR partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals
• Drive key HR processes, including talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, and retention initiatives
• Lead the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration discussions
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and organizational design
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring balanced, compliant, and practical solutions
• Drive a strong culture and engagement agenda, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Support Compensation & Benefits activities, including salary reviews, benchmarking, and reward decisions
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (TA, C&B, Talent Management) to implement global and regional programs
• Use ODS and HR systems to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the business
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems and reporting
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes, increasing efficiency and employee experience
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies
• Support audits, reporting, and governance requirements
• Lead or contribute to HR projects and change initiatives within the organization

About You:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment with solid exposure to multiple HR areas (employee relations, talent management, recruitment, and HR operations)
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team
• Strong expertise in Compensation & Benefits, including salary benchmarking, reward structures, and supporting compensation decisions
• Experience working with ODS or similar data/reporting systems, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Comfortable using HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and advanced MS Office tools for reporting and analysis
• Strong business partnering mindset — able to influence leaders, challenge decisions, and provide practical HR solutions
• Solid experience handling complex employee relations cases with professionalism and sound judgment
• Good understanding of local labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong focus on accuracy, data integrity, and confidentiality
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, managing both projects and day-to-day HR activities

At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our cultural principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.

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