HR Business Partner

Sauder•New Haven, IN

11d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to Business Unit leaders, managers, and employees, providing consultative guidance and coaching on HR matters to support business goals and ensure alignment with company policies and objectives. The role partners closely with Operations leadership to develop and execute people strategies that maximize employee potential and maintain appropriate staffing levels. It supports multiple stages of the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, and employee engagement. The position is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with frequent movement through office, manufacturing, warehouse, or campus facilities. Noise levels are typically low to moderate in office environments and may vary in operational or manufacturing areas. Employees must follow company safety practices and wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated production areas. Occasional travel between company locations and to meetings, training events, conferences, or customer visits may be required; approximately 5% travel is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work across teams and serve as an integral partner to Operations leaders.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
High level of reliability and credibility.
Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision on complex tasks.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification.
Previous Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective partnerships with front-line leaders, managers, and senior leadership, advising on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
Lead and support employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, retention, promotions, transfers, and separations.
Manage full-cycle recruiting for Operations and other roles as needed, including sourcing, candidate selection, offers, pre-employment processes, and new-hire and benefits orientation.
Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, recruitment metrics, and employment data, including applicant flow, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Advise and coach leaders and employees on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation to support consistent and compliant outcomes.
Investigate employee concerns and support administration of leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and other leaves of absence.
Assist with compliance efforts related to EEO, Affirmative Action plans, OSHA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and FLSA.
Manage the employee disciplinary process, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies.
Approve time and attendance.
Assist with implementing HR and Business Unit policies and procedures.
Serve as backup for other HR staff as needed.