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HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

Singer Equipment Company · Agawam, MA · 1 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time

About the role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to assigned business units and regional leaders. This role works closely with leadership to understand business goals, operational challenges, workforce needs, and employee concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR advisor to leaders within assigned region or business units.
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with department leaders to understand their goals, challenges, and people needs.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance management, engagement, and team dynamics.
  • Participate in leadership meetings to offer people-related insights and recommendations.
  • Identify workforce trends, skill gaps, and organizational challenges.
  • Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational changes.
  • Evaluate what is working well and what is not within teams and recommend improvements.
  • Support change management initiatives and help leaders navigate change effectively.
  • Proactively identify employee relations trends, training needs, and engagement concerns.
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable input for HR Generalists.
  • Partner with HR Generalists to:
    • Share insights on training and development needs.
    • Flag recurring employee relations or performance issues.
    • Recommend policy or process enhancements.
    • Support the rollout and adoption of HR programs within the business.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters.
  • Coach leaders on handling performance issues and employee concerns.
  • Monitor employee engagement and culture within the region.
  • Champion Singer Equipment’s values and desired leadership behaviors.
  • Use workforce data and leader feedback to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Provide feedback to HR leadership on the effectiveness of HR programs in the business.
  • Support continuous improvement of HR practices based on business realities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience in a business partner or leadership-facing role preferred.
  • Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
  • Proven ability to influence and coach leaders.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

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