Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary:   

The Motion Control Solutions (MCS) Division of the Automation & Motion Control (AMC) Segment is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner.  This serves a dual role as the local subject matter expert for employee relations and a strategic HR partner for assigned client groups. 

This role is responsible for driving a consistent, compliant, and employee-focused approach to employee relations across the Radford site while partnering with business leaders to support organizational effectiveness, talent management, and business performance. 

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations within a manufacturing or highly regulated environment, along with the ability to influence leaders and operate as a trusted advisor. 

Working in close partnership with the HR Business Partner – Operations Lead, this role will help drive scalable HR processes, support talent initiatives, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across assigned client groups. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Employee Relations Expertise 

• Serve as the primary owner of all employee relations matters across the Radford, Virginia locations 

• Lead and conduct complex and sensitive investigations, ensuring timely, objective, and well-documented outcomes 

• Provide expert guidance, and training, to leaders and HR team members on policy interpretation, disciplinary actions, and risk mitigation 

• Ensure consistency and fairness in the application of corrective action and company policies

• Identify trends in employee relations data and proactively recommend solutions to reduce risk and improve engagement 

• Develop and maintain standard ER processes, documentation practices, and investigation frameworks

• ​Partner with HR leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws 

Organizational Coach

• Performance management 

• Conflict resolution 

• Effective documentation and communication 

HR Business Partner

• Act as a strategic HR partner to leaders within operations, commercial and administrative functional groups 

• Support leaders in: Organizational Design, Workforce Planning and Talent Development.

• Provide guidance on performance management, employee development, and engagement strategies 

• Partner with leaders to understand business objectives and align HR initiatives to support outcomes  

• Support execution of core HR processes including Talent Management Cycles, Performance Management, Employee Engagement Initiatives

• Leverage HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement 

Cross-Functional Collaborator

• Serve as a subject matter expert within HR, providing guidance to other HR team members and organizational leaders 

• Partner with HR Operations and Recruiting to ensure seamless execution across the employee lifecycle 

• Lead or support HR initiatives and projects related to policy, culture, engagement, and compliance 

• Contribute to the development of a high-performing, capable HR team 

Required Skills and Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 

• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience, with strong emphasis on employee relations 

• Demonstrated experience leading complex investigations and managing high-risk employee relations cases 

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices 

• Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of the organization 

• Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume workforce environment 

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) 

• Experience building or improving employer relations frameworks and processes 

• Prior HR Business Partner experience supporting commercial and operational client groups 

Key Competencies 

• Employee Relations Expertise / Risk Management 

• Business Acumen 

• Influencing & Coaching 

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making 

• Relationship Building 

• Data-Driven Mindset  

Work Type: 

Onsite – This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord work location in Radford, VA on a full-time basis. 

Additional Information: 

This role may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and business needs. 

Compensation: 

Expected Base Salary Range: $73,200 - $108,200 

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors. 

Additional Requirements: 

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Why Join Us: 

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s success. 

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

• Professional development and growth opportunities. 

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