HR Manager / HR Business Partner

Job title: HR Manager / HR Business Partner

About the Role Reporting directly to the HR Director, this role is responsible for leading HR activities for a dedicated business unit and driving impactful people strategies. As an HR Manager / HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted partner to the business, owning end-to-end HR support and leading a local HR team. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, strengthening leadership capability, and driving business performance through people.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop an HR team, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and continuous development
• Act as the primary HR partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals
• Drive key HR processes, including talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, and retention initiatives
• Lead the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration discussions
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and organizational design
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring balanced, compliant, and practical solutions
• Drive a strong culture and engagement agenda, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Support Compensation & Benefits activities, including salary reviews, benchmarking, and reward decisions
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement global and regional programs
• Use HR systems to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to the business
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems and reporting
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes, increasing efficiency and employee experience
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies
• Support audits, reporting, and governance requirements
• Lead or contribute to HR projects and change initiatives within the organization

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to employee relations, talent management, recruitment, and HR operations
• Proven people management experience with ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team
• Strong expertise in Compensation & Benefits, including salary benchmarking and reward structures
• Experience working with data/reporting systems and translating data into insights
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and advanced MS Office for reporting and analysis
• Solid business partnering mindset — able to influence leaders, challenge decisions, and provide practical HR solutions
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases with professionalism and sound judgment
• Good understanding of local labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a focus on accuracy, data integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, managing both projects and day-to-day HR activities

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities