Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key member of the Plant Leadership Team and serves as a trusted partner to leaders, supervisors, and employees. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this exempt position connects people strategy to plant priorities while helping build a culture of accountability, teamwork, integrity, and excellence. The role is highly visible in the plant and brings a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to recruiting, employee relations, performance management, training, engagement, and HR process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Leadership to align people strategies with operational goals and workforce needs.
• Coach and advise leaders and supervisors on employee relations, performance, attendance, communication, and other people‑related matters.
• Lead recruiting efforts, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Stay connected to the plant and proactively identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support performance conversations, employee development, and accountability.
• Partner with employees and leaders to address concerns, conduct investigations, and resolve issues fairly and effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve, simplify, and build HR processes that better serve employees and the operation.
• Lead and facilitate training and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team to implement company‑wide programs and ensure consistency across locations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations in a multi‑state environment.
• Provide guidance and support for benefits and communications activities such as Open Enrollment, Employee Recognition, and Wellness programs.

Requirements

• Strong employee relations, recruiting, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with both leaders and frontline employees.
• Experience providing coaching and feedback, respectfully challenging leaders when appropriate.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and make a meaningful impact.
• Experience driving HR initiatives in performance management, training and development, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of labor laws and practices, including FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Experience with HRIS systems (preferably Paylocity) and strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or another operational environment.
• HR certification and/or union experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel.
• Ability to pass a drug & alcohol screen and general background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (eligible the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional free resources.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

• Office environment with some travel to other locations, events, colleges/technical schools, etc.
• Food plant environment; must adhere to all food and plant safety policies and regulations.