Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership on all people-related matters, functioning as both an advocate for employees and a driver of organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as the go-to HR resource for site leadership, offering guidance on workforce-related challenges

• Anticipate emerging HR needs and proactively bring solutions to management

• Collaborate with Corporate HR to design integrated, business-aligned people strategies

• Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational restructuring efforts

• Lead HR-related initiatives spanning multiple Web Industries locations

• Employee Relations & Culture

• Build strong working relationships between managers and staff through coaching and mediation

• Foster a positive workplace culture that supports morale, engagement, and retention

• Investigate and resolve complex workplace issues with objectivity and discretion

• Partner with local and corporate teams on sensitive matters including harassment complaints and conflict resolution

• Host regular plant-wide meetings to keep communication channels open

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Stay current on employment law and ensure the site operates within legal and regulatory boundaries

• Interpret and apply HR policy consistently across the organization

• Partner with Corporate HR to mitigate legal risk in day-to-day people management

• Performance & Talent Development

• Guide leaders at every level through performance conversations, coaching, and disciplinary processes

• Support career pathing conversations and identify high-potential employees for advancement

• Pinpoint training gaps at both the individual and departmental level

• Deliver or facilitate training programs, including legally mandated annual training

• Evaluate training effectiveness and follow up to confirm learning objectives were achieved

• Compensation & Total Rewards

• Advise managers on day-to-day salary decisions and pay administration

• Assist with the rollout of annual compensation planning

• Ensure compensation practices are applied fairly and consistently in line with company philosophy

• Talent Acquisition & Staffing

• Own hiring decisions for all non-leadership roles, including sourcing and job scoping

• Manage recruitment for both permanent and temporary staffing needs

• Build pipelines with local colleges and technical schools for future hiring

• Support new hire, promotion, and transfer processes in line with company guidelines

• Employee Ownership Engagement

• Champion the local Employee Ownership Team (EOT) and support ESOP awareness training

• Encourage employee participation in the NCEO survey

• General HR Operations

• Deliver day-to-day administrative support across all HR functions

• Analyze workforce data and trends alongside Corporate HR to shape policy and programs

• Support employee engagement activities at the site level

• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to stay connected with frontline staff

Requirements

• Experience in employee relations and human resources partnership within a manufacturing, plant, or similar operational environment.

• Strong knowledge of HR administration, including policy application, performance management, onboarding, and compensation support.

• Working understanding of employment laws and regulatory requirements affecting day-to-day employee management.

• Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levels while building trust with frontline employees.

• Experience using HRIS tools and maintaining accurate employee information and HR records.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to lead meetings, deliver clear guidance, and support two-way employee communication.

• Proven ability to assess workforce needs, solve people-related challenges, and develop practical HR solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.