Human Resources Business Partner - IL

Job Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership and operations teams in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. This role reports to the CHRO and is responsible for aligning HR practices with business objectives, driving workforce engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on support for employees and managers. This role is part of a global team of HRBPs, each owning and leading a global HR process in addition to site-specific responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

- Collaborate with plant managers and department heads to identify workforce needs and align HR strategies with production goals.

- Provide insights on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession management.

Employee Relations and HR Operations

- Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution.

- Oversee payroll, attendance, and workforce scheduling systems in collaboration with HR shared services.

- Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, training effectiveness) to recommend improvements.

- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies.

- Own full employee lifecycle processes for the site, ensuring positive employee experience.

- Partner with EHS team to reinforce a culture of safety.

Talent Management

- Lead and own recruitment efforts for skilled trades, technicians, and leadership roles.

- Implement community strategies to ensure the company maintains positive relations.

- Partner with local trade schools and community colleges to develop pipelines.

- Support onboarding, training, and career development programs tailored to manufacturing operations.

Performance and Engagement

- Implement performance management processes, coaching managers on feedback and development.

- Conduct manager and employee training and development.

- Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and morale.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably within a global organization.

- Experience working within union environments and negotiating CBAs.

- Strong knowledge of state and federal labor law and OSHA standards.

- Proven ability to manage change in a production-driven setting.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

- Experience with HRIS systems and workforce analytics.

Competencies

- Business Acumen – Understands manufacturing processes and how HR impacts productivity

- Influence and Negotiation – Builds trust with leadership and employees

- Resilience – Thrives in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

- Data-Driven – Uses metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- Generally working in Office with some activities in production environment

- Repetitive motion

- Some day or overnight travel domestically could be required

Company Benefits

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Company HSA Contribution

- Company Paid HRA, STD and Life Insurance

- 401k with 100% Company Match Up to 4%

- PTO (including 14 Company Paid Holidays)

- Optional Life, AD&D and LTD Available

- Employee Assistance Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Additional Supplemental Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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