Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Partner with leaders. Advocate for employees. Shape the employee experience. This isn't a support role — it's a seat at the table. As this HRBP at Restek, you'll be embedded in the heart of our manufacturing and operations teams, influencing how leaders lead, how teams perform, and how employees experience their careers. You won't be executing someone else's playbook — you'll help write it.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning HR strategies with business priorities
• Coach managers on performance management, team dynamics, employee development, and organizational effectiveness
• Guide leaders in building inclusive, high-performing teams rooted in accountability, recognition, and growth
• Enhance the Employee Experience
• Champion a positive and respectful workplace that reinforces psychological safety, inclusion, and engagement
• Gather employee insights through formal and informal feedback channels and partner with leaders to address opportunities for improvement
• Support employees in navigating career development, internal mobility, and growth opportunities
• Develop Talent and Strengthen Teams
• Partner with leaders on talent reviews and succession planning using workforce insights and employee development goals
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to assess staffing needs and ensure thoughtful, equitable hiring practices
• Support managers in performance and compensation processes to ensure fairness and alignment with company philosophy
• Navigate Employee Relations
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters while reinforcing consistent policy application and accountability
• Serve as a resource to help employees and leaders understand company policies, programs, and benefits
• Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when managing sensitive situations
• Support Organizational Change
• Partner with leaders to plan and implement change initiatives that support organizational growth
• Provide tools and frameworks that strengthen leadership capability in managing change
• Collaborate with HR team members to ensure cohesive and effective HR support across the organization

Requirements

A strong commitment to serving others and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Deep knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and HR best practices.
Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs while guiding leaders toward thoughtful, sustainable decisions.
High level of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Typical requirements include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field with 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Deep knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and HR best practices
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment

Benefits

We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools to Own Your Well-Being.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based at our Bellefonte, PA headquarters. Candidates should live within commutable distance and can expect a blend of on-site presence and work-from-home flexibility.