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.
This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive workforce strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and ensure a high‑performance, safety‑focused culture. The Sr. HRBP will lead HR initiatives across employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, labor strategy, and organizational development while supporting the manufacturing environment.
This is a hands‑on, onsite role that requires strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Strategic Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR advisor to plant leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce strategy, and talent planning.
- Translate business objectives into HR strategies that support operational excellence, safety, and productivity.
- Use data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions that improve workforce performance.
Employee Relations & Culture
- 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.
- Partner with leaders to reinforce a positive, inclusive, and safety‑driven work environment.
Talent Management & Development
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring staffing levels support production demands.
- Lead performance management processes, including coaching leaders on feedback, development planning, and succession readiness.
- Identify skill gaps and partner with training teams to build technical and leadership capability.
Labor & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and safety standards.
- Support labor strategy, including workforce scheduling, attendance management, and hourly workforce engagement.
- Maintain strong documentation practices and audit readiness.
HR Operations
- Lead HR processes such as compensation reviews, benefits education, leave management, and policy implementation.
- Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence (COEs) to deploy enterprise programs at the plant level.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting.
- Bachelors Degree in HR/Business or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources or similar role, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, automotive, rubber, or tire production.
- SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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
- Bachelors Degree in HR or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
- Experience in employee relations
- Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
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.
