Human Resources Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Location: Newport News, VA (Fully On Site)

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

About The Company

Our client is an established manufacturer in the food and agricultural products industry with a longstanding presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. The organization is known for its focus on quality, sustainability, and strong community partnerships, and supports a growing HR team dedicated to employee engagement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner, aligning people initiatives with broader business goals
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and roll out HR best practices and process improvements
• Maintain a consistent, visible presence across the facility, building relationships with staff at all levels
• Work with site and functional leaders to resolve HR-related business challenges
• Lead employee relations investigations and coordinate on resolutions with senior HR and legal partners
• Help design and execute engagement programs and organizational development initiatives
• Support recruitment efforts, both internal mobility and external sourcing for hard-to-fill roles
• Build out retention and knowledge-transfer strategies tailored to site needs
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and deliver workplace training programs
• Track and analyze HR metrics to guide decision-making
• Support core HR functions including compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, employee relations, performance management, recognition, records, safety, and training
• Create and manage employee recognition programs that strengthen culture and engagement
• Monitor compliance with applicable employment laws and help update policies as needed
• Take point on special HR projects as assigned
• Take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an HRBP, ideally within a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, and compliance
• Proficiency with HRIS systems
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and digital channels
• Demonstrated accountability and sound judgment under pressure
• A customer-service mindset toward both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong initiative and independent problem-solving skills
• Comfortable navigating complex or difficult situations with professionalism

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Pay

$75,000–80,000/year, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (40 hours/week; some overtime possible)

Perks

Opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven organization with a stable HR team and room to make a direct impact on site culture and operations.