The Manager, HR Business Partner -- is a hands-on, working manager and strategic HR partner to site leadership at ODL's Zeeland Plant, ODL Custom, and U.S. Distribution Centers. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, this role serves as a trusted advisor to site leaders while directly delivering the full range of day-to-day HR generalist support. The Manager, HR Business Partner translates business priorities into practical people strategies, leads change, builds leadership capability, and uses data to guide decisions, while ensuring responsive HR support and consistent, repeatable practices across sites.
The Impact You'll Drive
- Serve as the accountable HR leader for Zeeland, ODL Custom, and the U.S. Distribution Centers, owning compliance with federal/state employment laws as well as company policy, partnering with site leaders & HR leadership to manage risk proactively
- Partner with Zeeland, ODL Custom, and U.S. Distribution Center leaders on workforce planning, including leading succession planning and talent reviews to build a strong internal bench
- Provide data-driven insights using Workday and site metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, hiring, and engagement) to inform leadership decisions and track progress
- Strengthen performance management practices across operations by helping leaders set clear expectations, provide feedback, reinforce accountability, and address performance concerns in a consistent and timely manner
- Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, compliant, and consistent application of company policies across sites and shifts
- Lead employee relations investigations and resolutions, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policy
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled trades roles while standardizing recruiting processes to strengthen talent pipelines and reduce time-to-fill.
- Identify capability gaps and partner with site leaders and Talent Manager to create & deliver training and development for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders
- Document key HR processes and build clear, repeatable practices that reduce variability and improve the employee and manager experience
- Operate as a hands-on HR leader, balancing strategic partnership with day-to-day support and problem solving for core HR programs, including payroll, leave of absence, employee benefits, compensation/job changes, and other workforce matters as needed
- Support expansion of HR client groups and additional sites as ODL grows, including integration of acquired businesses
- Lead special projects and support evolving business priorities, taking on additional responsibilities as needed to meet organizational and operational needs
What sets you up for success:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; graduate degree desired
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partner or generalist experience supporting manufacturing or distribution operations
- Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence site and operations leaders, including coaching managers and supervisors on performance and employee relations
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and strong employee relations and investigation skills
- Experience with hourly and skilled trades recruiting and workforce planning in a multi-shift environment
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn HR data into clear insights and recommendations; HRIS experience required (Workday preferred)
- Proven ability to document processes, drive standardization, and lead change
- Expert communication, credibility, and executive presence, with the ability to build trust with employees at all levels
- Ability to travel to ODL Custom and U.S. Distribution Center sites as needed (10%)
Preferred Qualifications
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
- Experience in building products or similar manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting multi-site operations or M&A integration
This Onsite Role is based in Zeeland, Michigan
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
