Human Resources Business Partner III

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; relevant experience may be considered.
  • 5-8 years of progressive HR experience in a business partner or generalist role.
  • Experience supporting business leaders with strategic HR consultation.
  • Preferably has experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
  • Develop workforce plans and organizational structures to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Provide strategic coaching and practical HR guidance to improve leadership skills.
  • Create proactive talent strategies for workforce engagement and retention.
  • Utilize workforce analytics to identify trends and inform business decisions.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of HR programs and compliance with employment laws.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available for employees.
  • Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) retirement contribution plan offered.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.
  • Access to education and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Wellness rewards and Employee Assistance Program available.
  • Free onsite fitness center for employee use.
Full Job Description
Location: Milford, NH

Location Type: Fully onsite

U.S. Person Required

Travel Percentage

Is Relocation Available

Yes

0%

No

Position in a Nutshell

The HR Business Partner III serves as the primary HR advisor to assigned client groups across multiple manufacturing plants, partnering with business leaders to align people strategies with operational objectives. This role provides strategic and operational HR consultation that enables leaders to build high-performing, engaged teams while ensuring the consistent application of HR programs, employment practices, and organizational policies in support of business objectives.

What You'll Do
  1. Strategic Business Partnership (20%)
    Partners with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate organizational objectives into workforce strategies that enable operational success.
  2. Organizational Effectiveness (20%)
    Partners with leaders to develop organizational structures and workforce plans that support business objectives while enhancing team effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  3. Leadership Consultation (20%)
    Provides strategic coaching, consultation, and practical HR guidance that strengthens leadership effectiveness, accountability, and sound decision-making. Equips leaders to effectively manage performance, navigate employee matters, and foster an engaged, high-performing workplace.
  4. Talent & Workforce Strategy (15%)
    Develops proactive talent strategies that enable the organization to develop, engage, and retain the workforce needed to achieve current and future business objectives.
  5. People Insights & Continuous Improvement (10%)
    Uses workforce analytics, business knowledge, and organizational trends to identify opportunities, anticipate risks, and influence business decisions. Recommends data-informed solutions that improve workforce outcomes, operational effectiveness, and the employee experience while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  6. HR Strategy Execution (15%)
    Ensures HR programs, policies, and initiatives are implemented consistently and effectively across assigned client groups in support of business objectives. Promotes compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational standards while balancing business needs with sound HR practices.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
  • Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in a business partner, generalist, or comparable professional Human Resources role.
  • Experience partnering with business leaders to provide strategic Human Resources consultation and support organizational objectives.
  • Experience supporting multiple client groups in a manufacturing, industrial, or other operational environment preferred.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, business partnership methodologies, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of workforce analytics and data interpretation to support informed business decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders through strategic consultation, and analyze complex business and workforce issues to develop practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, facilitate organizational change, and support effective decision-making.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound professional judgment in a dynamic manufacturing environment.


Employee Benefits

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner's Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

Additional Information

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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