Human Resources Business Partner Manager

This role offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic HR advisor supporting manufacturing and operations leaders across multiple locations in the United States. You will help shape people strategies that improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance. Working remotely, you will partner with leadership teams to drive workforce planning, talent initiatives, and employee experience improvements. The position combines strategic partnership, employee relations expertise, compliance knowledge, and leadership coaching.

About the role

You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by aligning HR strategies with operational priorities. You will support multiple sites remotely, providing guidance across workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and other HR functions to deliver a consistent employee lifecycle experience.
• Analyze workforce trends, HR metrics, and business data to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Participate in business reviews, operational planning sessions, and leadership discussions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Coach managers and leaders on employee policies, engagement strategies, leadership practices, and employment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Reduce organizational risk through proactive employee relations guidance, documentation, and policy implementation.
• Support multiple business units and manufacturing locations while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, operations, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations investigations and workplace issues.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach frontline managers through senior leadership teams.
• Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as UKG, Workday, or similar systems.
• Strong capabilities in strategic business partnership, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity supporting teams across multiple U.S. locations.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to influence people strategies within a global manufacturing environment.
• Professional growth opportunities through collaboration with senior leaders.
• Exposure to organizational development, workforce planning, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Supportive environment focused on employee experience and continuous improvement.
• Travel opportunities to manufacturing sites as needed (approximately 25-40%).