HR Business Partner (HRBP) Novi, Michigan

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues, performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Conduct fair, timely investigations and support documentation requirements
• Coach managers on effective communication and team engagement
• Aid in annual compensation reviews, job leveling, benchmarking, and pay equity checks
• Maintain accurate employee data and support HRIS workflows
• Produce reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, engagement, talent metrics)
• Interpret data and present insights that help managers make informed decisions
• Support the performance review cycle, goal setting, and development planning
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent assessments
• Identify skill gaps and collaborate on training and development solutions
• Partner with managers to improve engagement, recognition, communication, and team culture
• Support action plans following engagement surveys
• Promote inclusion and consistency in HR practices
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes and employee experience
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation, workflows, and standardization
• Support HR initiatives, policy updates, HRIS improvements, and organizational change projects
• Ensure employment practices comply with applicable laws and company policies
• Support audits and maintain proper employee records
• Aid in policy development and rollout

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• 5+ years of HR generalist or HRBP experience
• Strong understanding of employee relations, talent management, compensation basics, and HR operations
• Intermediate to expert-level experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR reporting tools
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships
• Data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail

Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities

• SHRM-CP Certification
• Experience working in the automotive industry
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment