Business Partner, Human Resources

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Manufacturing – Working Across the Divisions of Charter Aarrowcast and Charter Dura-Bar

Location: Shawano, WI | On-site Role

At Charter Aarrowcast, a division of Charter Manufacturing, we don’t just make metal castings—we shape the future of manufacturing. Alongside our sister division, Charter Dura-Bar, we deliver innovative cast metal solutions to industries that demand performance, precision, and partnership. From defense and agriculture to heavy equipment and industrial machinery, our castings power progress.

We’re looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team—someone who thrives on building strong relationships, fostering talent, and driving business results through people strategies. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at a growing, multi-site facility and play a critical role in shaping a culture where people thrive.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be the go-to strategic HR partner for leaders across our plant operations and key business functions—offering guidance, driving engagement, and creating programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Finance, Engineering, Digital Commercial, and Customer Service teams to align people strategies with business goals. If you’re passionate about people and enjoy translating business needs into action, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Champion Employee Engagement & Retention: Develop tailored strategies to increase retention and boost employee satisfaction across your business areas.

Drive Workforce Planning: Align talent strategies with business needs by leading internal mobility, succession planning, and organizational design.

Be a Trusted Advisor to Leaders: Cultivate a culture of trust, safety, and high performance through close partnerships with plant leadership and business function leaders across Finance, Engineering, Digital Commercial, and Customer Service.

Lead Performance & Talent Development: Facilitate talent reviews, calibrations, and action plans that strengthen leadership pipelines.

Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs): Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and other HR specialists to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Monitor Metrics that Matter: Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and provide insights that shape business and people strategies.

Support Change Management: Guide teams through transformation, growth, and change with empathy and structure.

Ensure Compliance & Consistency: Maintain HR best practices and ensure policies are applied fairly and consistently.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

5+ years of progressive HR experience

Proven experience supporting leaders in a strategic HRBP capacity

Strong business acumen and communication skills

Experience with succession planning, engagement initiatives, and talent development

Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus Points For

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Master’s degree in HR or MBA

PHR/SPHR certification

Familiarity with Workday HRIS

Previous experience collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence

What’s In It for You

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO)

A people-first, team-based culture where your voice matters

Ready to make a lasting impact in a high-performing organization that values people as much as performance?

Apply today and help us shape the future—together.

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).