HR Business Partner

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support a large production facility in Pearl, Mississippi. This highly visible role will partner directly with site leadership, serving as a trusted advisor across all areas of human resources while supporting a workforce of 500+ employees. Our client is a global leader in energy technology, helping drive the global energy transition through innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. Supporting critical infrastructure and essential industries worldwide, the company operates large-scale manufacturing facilities and is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and advancing sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to plant and operational leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach managers on leadership development, employee engagement, performance concerns, and complex workplace issues.
• Lead investigations, conflict resolution efforts, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with leadership on succession planning, talent development, retention, and change management initiatives.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and culture-building efforts across the organization.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and shared services teams on employee programs and escalated HR matters.
• Support labor relations activities, including union interactions, contract interpretation, grievance administration, and employee relations strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role.
• 3+ years of direct experience supporting unionized work environments and labor relations activities required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or other operational environments.
• Strong employee relations background, including investigations and performance management.
• Experience partnering with leaders to drive business and people initiatives within a global organization.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with contract administration and grievance management.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Pay

Competitive base salary of $115,000 - $135,000; Annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package; Onsite in Pearl, MS.