HR Business Partner

Summary

The HR Business Partner provides day-to-day human resources support and consultation to assigned production and professional teams. This role partners closely with business and production leaders to support hiring, employee relations, performance management, engagement initiatives, and compliance with employment practices. The HR Business Partner uses a working knowledge of the business and HR fundamentals to help resolve employee issues, support leader capability, and reinforce a consistent and positive employee experience aligned with business needs.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership & Employee Support

• Serve as the primary, day-to-day HR point of contact for assigned professional and production employee groups
• Attend production morning meetings to support real-time people needs and provide HR guidance
• Use working knowledge of the business to provide HR support and guidance
• Partner directly with business leaders to define and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and key initiatives
• Analyze trends and develop strategies to resolve HR issues and make a positive impact on business results
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees to support engagement, communication, and issue resolution
• Lead and participate in employee focus groups and engagement initiatives as needed

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Support and manage full-cycle hiring for production and professional roles, including requisition management, interviewing, and onboarding support including new hire orientation
• Partner with leaders to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning efforts

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead and support employee relations investigations, partnering with HR leadership as appropriate
• Provide guidance and administration related to ADA accommodations and interactive processes
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices

Performance Management & Development

• Facilitate and support performance review cycles for assigned teams
• Partner with leaders to develop and track Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to production leadership to strengthen leadership capability

Training, Coaching & Engagement

• Facilitate HR-related training sessions, leader development workshops, and employee training as assigned
• Support employee engagement initiatives and follow-up actions
• Conduct benefits meetings and employee benefit education sessions

HR Collaboration & Analytics

• Partner with HR functional teams (e.g., Talent, Benefits, Compensation) as a liaison for assigned business units
• Support HR data collection, trend analysis, and reporting as needed
• Understand compensation structures and provide guidance under supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or a related role
• Foundational knowledge of HR processes, employee relations, and employment law
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to balance operational HR support with employee advocacy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

Key Competencies

• Employee Relations & Problem Solving
• Communication & Influence
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Organizational Awareness
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Accountability & Integrity

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and policy documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and leaders at all levels.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply logical thinking to practical HR situations. Ability to address a variety of concrete and abstract variables while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Sits: Approximately 6–7 hours
• Stands/Walks: Occasional, including time spent on production floor
• Lifting: Up to 20 lbs occasionally

Work Environment

Typical 8-hour workdays; extended hours and overtime as business needs require. Work environment includes office setting and production/manufacturing areas. Appropriate PPE is required when entering production environments.

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