Howden Buffalo Inc

HRBP/Senior HRBP

Howden Buffalo Inc$150K — $200K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field required.
  • 7+ years of progressive human resources experience.
  • 3+ years in an HR Business Partner, Senior Generalist, or related strategic HR role.
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on people-related matters.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Excellent coaching, consulting, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to align human capital strategies with organizational objectives.
  • Advise on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Facilitate performance management processes and development planning.
  • Collaborate with management to identify and develop high-potential employees.
  • Analyze workforce data and recommend improvements to retention and development efforts.
  • Serve as the primary contact for employee relations and workplace investigations.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and strengthen company culture.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Paid volunteer days.
  • Opportunities for career development and personal growth.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders across the North America. The HRBP will partner with teams to align people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance, talent development, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

This role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Reinsurance Brokerage teams, Capital Strategies, the HR team, Talent Acquisition and Corporate Functions to provide proactive HR guidance in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and change management initiatives. The HRBP balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution while helping foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Business Partnership
  • Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and develop human capital strategies that support growth and profitability.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, succession planning, talent risks, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide guidance on organizational structure, team design, and resource planning.
  • Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and workforce capabilities.
  • Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
  • Collaborate with managers to identify high-potential employees and succession candidates.
  • Support leadership development, coaching, and professional growth initiatives.
  • Analyze workforce trends and make recommendations to enhance employee retention and development.
  • Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
  • Conduct workplace investigations and provide recommendations on corrective actions when appropriate.
  • Support annual compensation review processes, including salary benchmarking, incentive plans, and promotion recommendations.
  • Partner with leaders to ensure pay decisions align with compensation philosophy and market competitiveness.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and action planning efforts.
  • Partner with leaders to strengthen company culture and reinforce organizational values.
  • Maintain knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation.
  • Partner with legal and compliance teams on employment-related matters.
  • Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR policy development.
  • Monitor and analyze HR metrics including turnover, retention, engagement, hiring, and workforce demographics.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to improve talent outcomes and organizational effectiveness.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field required.
  • 7+ years of progressive human resources experience.
  • 3+ years in an HR Business Partner, Senior Generalist, or related strategic HR role.
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on people-related matters.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Excellent coaching, consulting, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Workday (preferred).


The expected base salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. The base salary range is based on level and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

About Howden Buffalo Inc

Howden Buffalo Inc is a manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment. The company offers a range of products including fans, blowers, compressors, and gas turbines. Howden Buffalo Inc serves a variety of industries including power generation, oil and gas, mining, and marine. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.
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1,000 employees
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