Job Title
Human Resource Business Partner I-IIJob Category
Human ResourcesJob Description
What starts with YOU, moves the world!
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Human Resources Business Partner I-II based at our Avon, IN locations.
Primary Purpose:
The HR Business Partner is responsible for implementing the effective and consistent delivery of Human Resources programs and services to assigned organizational partners. Provides expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, and organizational development. Builds strategic partnerships with functional and operational leaders through coaching, consultation, influence, and problem-solving to support organizational goals. Participates in rotational assignments as part of professional development.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as a strategic business partner to assigned client groups.
- Implement HR programs aligned with organizational objectives.
- Support investigations and present findings to Legal.
- Partner with leadership to drive engagement and performance.
- Lead HR initiatives including organizational development.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Support continuous improvement efforts.
Who You Are:
- Strategic and collaborative HR professional.
- Trusted advisor with strong judgment.
- Effective communicator and problem solver.
- Organized and adaptable.
- Committed to employee engagement.
- Comfortable in a matrixed environment.
What You Will Need (Education):
HR Business Partner I
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a Business related field; Or 7+ years’ experience and related associates degree
- 0-2 years of Human Resources generalist experience required.
- Manufacturing / Warehouse experience preferred.
HR Business Partner II
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a Business related field; Master’s in Human Resources/Industrial & Labor Relations preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Manufacturing / Warehouse experience preferred.
Skills, Experience & Abilities:
- Employee relations, leadership, HR compliance, communication.
- Knowledge of employment laws.
- Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.
- Coaching and influencing capability.
- Performance management and organizational development experience.
- Business writing and analytical skills.
- HR systems and reporting knowledge.
- Demonstrated leadership and judgment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP / EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
- Serve as a strategic partner to client groups.
- Support leaders through coaching and guidance.
- Ensure execution of HR strategies.
- Conduct investigations and partner with Legal.
TALENT ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT
- Support recruiting and workforce planning.
- Maintain low turnover.
- Support onboarding and development.
- Assist with succession planning.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Implement performance management processes.
- Support development planning.
- Assess organizational effectiveness.
- Serve as internal consultant.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- Identify training needs.
- Support development plans.
- Conduct or coordinate training.
- Support succession planning.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Provide job analysis and job descriptions.
- Guide compensation decisions.
- Ensure competitive pay practices.
- Recommend improvements.
OTHER HR SUPPORT
- Support HR projects and initiatives.
- Analyze HR metrics.
- Collaborate with HR team.
Who we are:
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.
What we offer:
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).
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Job Type
PermanentTime Type
Full timeWork Hours
Travel Required
NoPrimary Location
HY US Avon, INAddress
10144 Veterans DrZip Code
46123Field-Based
NoRelocation Assistance Available
NoWe are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabledSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related business field for HR Business Partner I
- Associate degree and 7+ years of experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree for HR Business Partner I
- 0–2 years of Human Resources generalist experience for HR Business Partner I
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related business field for HR Business Partner II
- 3–5 years of Human Resources generalist experience for HR Business Partner II
- Master’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial and Labor Relations
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Manufacturing or warehouse experience
- Experience with employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, organizational development, HR compliance, and employment laws
- HR systems and reporting knowledge
Hyster Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hyster and has not been reviewed or approved by Hyster.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus onsite clinics at some locations, indicate strong healthcare provision. Wellness, counseling, and total health programs are also emphasized.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contributions and profit sharing supports long‑term savings. Retirement elements are part of the standard U.S. package for corporate and plant roles.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is often competitive for local manufacturing roles, with overtime opportunities boosting total earnings in production. Company materials highlight equitable compensation principles and periodic program reviews.
Hyster Insights
What We Do
Hyster® is a leader in materials handling, providing versatile and dependable lift truck solutions for robotics, telematics, electrification, parts, fleet management and forklift operator training that are specific for your industrial application. We manufacture a full line of electric, diesel and LPG forklifts – from warehouse models to high capacity and heavy duty container handlers – that are engineered to move products efficiently and elevate the productivity of your operation
