Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will partner closely with managers and employees to support day-to-day HR operations while helping create a positive, productive, and compliant work environment. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, leave management, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate resolutions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Partner with leaders to create a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued and engaged. Monitor turnover trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop initiatives that increase employee engagement, improve retention, and support overall organizational success.
• Manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and other protected leaves.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Process employee status changes and maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS.
• Support payroll by reviewing timecards, resolving payroll discrepancies, and ensuring accurate employee pay.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits questions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, organizational initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding when needed.
• Conduct HR training for supervisors and employees on company policies, employment practices, and compliance.
• Prepare and present HR metrics, reports, and presentations to support business decisions and leadership initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Participate in special HR projects and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, payroll, benefits, and employment law.
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create reports, analyze workforce data, and develop professional presentations for leadership.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting multiple locations is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills

• Strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to build trust and influence leaders.
• Excellent conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for creating an engaging workplace where employees can grow and succeed.