Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a manufacturing site and serve as a strategic and hands-on partner to site leadership. This individual will lead local HR initiatives, manage a team of two HR professionals, and drive employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, and operational HR excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting a plant, production facility, or industrial workforce and understands the unique challenges of balancing business objectives, employee engagement, safety, compliance, and productivity. This role requires a visible, approachable HR leader who can work closely with frontline employees, supervisors, and senior leaders while ensuring consistent execution of HR policies and practices.
Key ResponsibilitiesHR Business Partnership & Leadership
- Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with manufacturing operations, workforce requirements, and business objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to plant management, production leaders, and frontline supervisors.
- Translate business priorities into actionable HR initiatives that support productivity, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Coach leaders on people management, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and workforce planning.
- Identify workforce trends and organizational challenges, recommending solutions that strengthen site performance and culture.
Employee Relations & Workforce Management
- Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and corrective action.
- Coach supervisors and managers on consistent application of policies, documentation, attendance management, and performance expectations.
- Conduct objective and thorough investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and communication initiatives across the site.
- Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, building relationships and trust with employees and frontline leadership.
- Address workplace concerns promptly while balancing employee needs, operational priorities, and compliance requirements.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Partner with site leaders to anticipate staffing needs and develop workforce plans that support production demands.
- Collaborate with recruiting teams to attract and retain skilled manufacturing, technical, and operational talent.
- Oversee onboarding and integration processes to help new employees become productive and engaged.
- Identify critical roles, succession planning needs, and opportunities for internal advancement.
- Analyze turnover, absenteeism, vacancies, and other workforce metrics to identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
Performance Management & Employee Development
- Lead site performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, performance reviews, and development planning.
- Coach leaders on delivering effective feedback and addressing performance concerns.
- Support training, leadership development, and employee upskilling initiatives.
- Partner with operations leadership to strengthen supervisor capabilities and build a culture of accountability.
- Identify development opportunities for high-potential employees and support succession planning for key positions.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with company standards and applicable employment laws.
- Oversee key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes, leave coordination, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Safety, and corporate HR teams to ensure effective service delivery.
- Support HR reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety and site leadership on workforce-related safety initiatives and employee concerns.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two HR professionals, establishing priorities, accountability, and performance expectations.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, HR operations, recruiting, and other site HR activities.
- Ensure effective allocation of responsibilities and consistent execution of HR programs.
- Foster a collaborative, responsive, and employee-focused HR team.
- Partner with corporate HR leadership to implement companywide initiatives while addressing the specific needs of the manufacturing site.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, industrial operations, distribution, or a similar operational environment.
- Prior experience supporting a manufacturing facility or plant workforce strongly preferred.
- Previous experience managing, mentoring, or leading HR team members.
- Strong employee relations, investigations, performance management, and employment compliance experience.
- Experience partnering with plant managers, operations leaders, and frontline supervisors.
- Understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics, including hourly employee populations, attendance, retention, and shift-based operations.
- Experience with HR systems, workforce reporting, and HR process improvement.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
