Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification preferred.
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles and strategic business partnering.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing people strategies with senior leaders.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and influence outcomes.
Experience in talent management and workforce planning.
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance.
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead HR Business Partner, providing strategic guidance on organizational design and workforce planning.
Align people strategies with business priorities and change initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
Utilize HR analytics and best practices to influence decisions and support business results.
Lead talent management processes, including performance management and succession planning.
Advise on performance management and conflict resolution to promote positive employee relations.
Champion programs that enhance employee experience and strengthen engagement.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and continuously improve HR policies.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative and performance-driven work culture.
Supportive leadership and mentorship within the HR team.
Engagement in programs that reinforce company values and employee recognition.
Full Job Description
Primary Function
Our Middleville, Michigan location is seeking a strategic and experienced HR Manager to serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for the Middleville site, with multisite support provided as business needs arise. This role is responsible for aligning people strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, developing talent, strengthening leadership capability, and fostering a high-performance culture.
The HR Manager will partner closely with functional and operational leaders to develop and execute strategies related to talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, and benefits. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, employee relations expertise, and strategic leadership capabilities to help achieve organizational goals while fostering an engaged, high-performing work environment.
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnership
Serve as the lead HR Business Partner for assigned business functions, providing strategic guidance to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, employee engagement, and business transformation.
Partner with senior leadership to align people strategies with business priorities, organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
Use HR analytics, workforce insights, and best practices to influence decisions and support business results.
Talent Management & Organizational Development
Lead talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, and employee development.
Partner with leaders to assess talent needs, strengthen leadership capability, and build sustainable pipelines for key roles.
Provide strategic oversight for talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding initiatives that support current and future business needs.
Employee Relations
Advise leaders and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.
Promote positive employee relations practices that build trust, communication, engagement, and accountability.
Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Partner with corporate HR leadership on compensation, benefits, pay equity, market competitiveness, and total rewards programs that support attraction, engagement, retention, and business performance.
Culture & Employee Engagement
Champion programs that reinforce company values, enhance employee experience, and strengthen engagement, recognition, retention, and continuous improvement.
Partner with leaders to build effective teams and foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture.
HR Leadership & Compliance
Lead and mentor HR team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and HR practices.
Continuously improve HR policies, processes, and programs that support organizational objectives and employee success.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership of broad HR functions and strategic business partnering responsibilities. 3 or more years in a managerial role preferred.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance.
Exceptional communication, consultation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and influence organizational outcomes.
Experience in talent management, succession planning, leadership development, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Working knowledge of compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and total rewards strategies.
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and influence organizational outcomes.
Strong analytical capabilities with experience utilizing HR metrics and workforce data to drive business decisions.
