HR Business Partner

Location: Rochester, MN (100% onsite). Targeting candidates from Rochester, Owatonna, Austin, Albert Lea, Winona, Red Wing, Faribault, Mankato, La Crosse (WI), Decorah (IA), and surrounding communities.

About The Role

Benchmark is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead Human Resources for our Rochester manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who thrives in employee relations while also helping drive workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational growth. Initially, the role will focus heavily on employee relations, investigations, compliance, performance management, and manager coaching. Over time, you'll partner closely with site leadership to shape workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations, investigations, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Coach and support managers on people-related issues and leadership development.
• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational change.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
• Provide guidance to an HR Generalist and Receptionist.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and Talent Acquisition teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and performance management experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience coaching leaders and partnering with business teams.

Preferred:

• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment experience.
• Experience with workforce planning, change management, or leadership development.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Why Join Benchmark?

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping shape the future of HR at a growing manufacturing site. You'll work closely with leadership, influence business decisions, and play a key role in building a strong employee culture and workforce strategy.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Access to a broad provider network and healthcare coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Wellness programs and initiatives

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company 401(k) match
• Financial wellness resources and planning tools
• Annual bonus opportunity (10% target bonus)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Sick time (varies by policy/location)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (onsite).