HR Business Partner, Loudon

Primient•Loudon, TN

9d•$100,006 - $150,010

About The Position

HR Business Partner, Loudon | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. The Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP), Loudon serves as the primary people partner for a non‑union manufacturing site, collaborating closely with site leadership to execute a site‑aligned People Strategy that supports Primient’s business objectives and culture. The role balances strategic partnership with hands‑on HR execution to support operational performance, workforce effectiveness, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field (required)
5+ years of work experience in a broad range of HR functional areas (required)

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (preferred)
Professional Certification(s) in HR, such as: PHR, SPHR, or other HR certifications (preferred)
2+ years of experience in employee relation (preferred)
1+ years of Workday experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Alignment Partner with site leadership to translate business and operational priorities into actionable HR strategies.
Provide a people perspective on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent risks.
Ensure local execution of enterprise HR programs aligns with Primient standards and site needs.
Employee Relations Serve as the primary owner of employee relations, addressing concerns and conducting investigations as needed.
Coach leaders on performance management, attendance, corrective action, and compliance with HR policies.
Promote a positive, respectful work environment through consistent and fair people practices.
Talent Management & Workforce Planning Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and early retention efforts.
Support performance management and development planning for frontline leaders and key roles.
Contribute to succession and workforce planning discussions to address site capability needs.
Policy Development, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and Primient policies.
Interpret and apply HR policies consistently, providing guidance to leaders and employees.
Partner with HR leadership and Legal to mitigate employee relations and compliance risks.
Coaching & HR Consulting Serve as a trusted HR advisor to site leaders on leadership effectiveness and people decisions.
Influence leader behavior through data, insight, and practical HR guidance.
Build leader capability in employee engagement, accountability, and performance management.
HR Initiatives, Processes & Analytics Partner with HR COEs to implement and sustain enterprise HR initiatives at the site level.
Drive adoption and accurate use of HR systems, including Workday processes and reporting.
Monitor HR KPIs (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement) and partner with leaders on action plans.