Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is the primary HR leader for assigned sites, responsible for delivering both strategic HR partnership and full spectrum HR execution.

Operating within a four pillar HR model, the HRBP plays a dual role as both a Strategic Advisor and Operational HR Leader. This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing leadership influence with day-to-day HR ownership to ensure business aligned outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership
• Translate business strategy into workforce plans
• Use data to identify trends and drive solutions
• Improve manager effectiveness and leadership capability

Employee Relations & Workforce Risk Management

• Lead employee relations investigations and actions
• Provide risk-based guidance to leaders
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws
• Partner on complex labor matters

Talent & Workforce Planning (COE’s)

• Partner on hiring and onboarding
• Support succession and development planning
• Identify skill gaps and solutions
• Drive performance management outcomes

HR Operations & Administrative Execution

• Own end to end HR delivery at site level
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and documentation
• Partner with Shared Services but retain accountability
• Ensure accurate system and compliance execution

Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership

• Champion performance culture
• Lead engagement initiatives
• Support change management
• Drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Preferred:

• Professional HR Certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Experience

Minimum Required:

• 5+ years’ progressive HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
• Experience strategics & operational HR
• Knowledge of US/Canada employment law
• Union experience preferred

Preferred:

• Experience with various human resource information systems, including UKG

Job Specific Skills

Minimum Required:

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Adept Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence

Working Conditions

The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:

• Travel may be required
• Normal office environment, plant floor presence required
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals