Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as the strategic HR partner for the Roanoke Distribution Center. The role will partner closely with DC leadership to align people strategies with business objectives. This hands-on role drives workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and HR compliance while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
The Sr. HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to management, providing both strategic guidance and operational support to enhance employee engagement, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver measurable business results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*** This role will be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) at our distribution centers located in the DFW area, specifically Roanoke, TX. ***
- Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision
- Use advanced analytical/technical problem-solving skills to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures.
- Support relationships through strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure consistent, fair resolution aligned with company policies and legal requirements.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
- Facilitate engagement activities and community outreach events with assistance from established engagement committee.
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring staffing levels support production demands.
- Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence (COEs) to deploy enterprise programs at the DC level.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting.
- Bachelor's degree required in human resources or other related field
- Minimum of 3+ years of related experience within an HR function
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting a diverse workforce in a distribution center or manufacturing environment
- SHRM‑CP or PHR certification
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- At least 3 years of related experience within an HR function
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Experience supporting a diverse workforce in a distribution center or manufacturing environment
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Bridgestone Americas Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bridgestone Americas and has not been reviewed or approved by Bridgestone Americas.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including nationwide medical, dental, and vision plans with HSAs. This area is frequently highlighted as a strong point of the total rewards package.
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Retirement Support — Financial and retirement programs include a 401(k), profit-sharing, and defined contribution pension options, alongside planning assistance. These offerings indicate robust retirement support beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being perks span EAPs for mental health, wellness initiatives, gym membership perks, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement. The breadth suggests meaningful lifestyle support beyond core insurance.
Bridgestone Americas Insights
What We Do
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social and customer value. These best-in-class offerings are sold to consumers and fleet customers around the world under the trusted Bridgestone and Firestone brand names. With more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees, the Bridgestone Americas enterprise spans from Canada to Argentina. Business units of Bridgestone Americas include Bridgestone Retail Operations, the world’s largest network of company-owned retail tire and automotive service centers; Bandag, a leader in commercial tire retreading worldwide; Firestone Building Products, an industry leader in commercial roofing and building solutions; and Firestone Industrial Products, a leading provider of technologically advanced air springs for commercial and passenger vehicle applications. Across all its businesses, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company strives to improve the way people around the world move, live, work and play in every aspect of its business. To view our terms of use, visit https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/terms-of-use.
