Starkey

Human Resources Business Partner

Starkey • $75K — $102K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of HR experience required
  • Experience at all levels of the organization
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Strong understanding of employment law and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to align business goals with effective people strategies
  • Provide data-driven insights on talent and workforce trends
  • Champion a positive and high-performance work environment
  • Lead talent reviews and succession planning activities
  • Support organizational changes with clear management strategies
  • Handle complex employee relations matters with sound judgment
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to meet staffing needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on influencing business outcomes through people? Join Starkey's Distribution Center in Plainfield, Indiana, as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) and play a key role in shaping culture, developing talent, guiding leaders, and driving organizational success. In this high-impact role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, partnering on workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee relations. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, navigating complex challenges, and creating an exceptional employee experience while making a meaningful impact in a growing operation, we'd love to connect with you.

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor, consultant, and coach to leaders across the organization. This role aligns people strategies with business priorities, enhances organizational effectiveness, and fosters a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent development, culture, change management, and employee relations to drive business results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Strategic Partnership & Consulting

  • Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop people strategies that enable performance, growth, and organizational health.
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on talent, engagement, and workforce trends.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.


Employee Experience & Engagement

  • Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
  • Partner with leaders to monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans to strengthen the employee experience.
  • Ensure HR commitments are met, including timely communication, service delivery, and follow-through.


Talent Management & Development

  • Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
  • Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and facilitate development plans, coaching, or training solutions.
  • Support leadership development through coaching, feedback, and resource recommendations.


Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Support organizational changes, restructures, or new initiatives with clear change management strategies.
  • Help teams adopt new ways of working and ensure alignment with business priorities.
  • Facilitate conversations on team effectiveness, role clarity, and decision-making.


Employee Relations

  • Handle complex employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
  • Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
  • Promote equitable and consistent application of policies and practices.


Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring strategies support current and future business needs.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of staffing trends, skills gaps, and market dynamics.


HR Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Learning, Recruiting) to deliver seamless HR solutions.
  • Use HR systems and analytics to maintain data accuracy and measure impact.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience
    • 5-7 years of HR experience required
    • Experience working at all levels of the company
    • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred


Knowledge / Technical Requirements

  • Strong understanding of employment law and compliance; knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's and other relevant topics related to recruitment


Competencies, Skills & Abilities

  • Strength with Organizational Design, Compensation and Employee Relations
  • Must be able to manage and prioritize competing demands; accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, interpersonal, and written
  • Confidential Information:
    • This position has access to personnel files, performance management information, salary information and termination information
  • Required Communication:
    • External: Communicates with outside agencies, vendors, and government agencies
    • Internal: Communicates regularly with managers and employees at all levels of the company


Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 75,460.00 - $102,900 / year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits:

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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About Starkey

Starkey is a privately held hearing aid manufacturer based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1967 by William F. Austin, and has since grown to become one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Starkey offers a wide range of hearing aids and accessories, including custom-fit and behind-the-ear models. The company is known for its innovative technology, including its Livio AI hearing aid, which uses artificial intelligence to enhance the listening experience. Starkey is also committed to philanthropy, and has donated millions of dollars worth of hearing aids to people in need around the world.
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Size
5,000 employees
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Founded
1967

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