HR Business Partner
About The Position
JX Enterprises is a third-generation, family-owned industry leader with over 50 years of history, 30+ locations, and 1,200+ employees. They focus on building rewarding long-term careers in a supportive, growth-oriented team environment. Their culture is defined by values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship. They also have a commitment to giving back to local communities through their employee-driven JX Gives Back Family Foundation. This HR Business Partner role is hybrid and located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, supporting additional locations in Clare, Gaylord, Kalamazoo, and Niles. The shift is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The HRBP will partner with field managers and employees across all levels, driving business and workforce objectives across a regional cluster of dealerships/sites, supporting over 400 employees. The role involves approximately 30% travel to 3-5 local sites every 1-2 weeks, with minimal to no overnight travel. The HRBP will provide high-impact consultation in employee relations, talent development, change management, and team engagement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience spanning employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, and performance development.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or equivalent hands-on experience in dynamic operations environments.
- Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven ability to connect authentically with everyone from shop-floor team members to executive leadership.
- A self-starter with exceptional conflict resolution, critical thinking, and investigative skills who thrives in managing multiple priority projects with autonomy.
- High resilience and comfort navigating fast-paced, multi-site environments while keeping big-picture operational goals in focus.
- A curious mindset with an entrepreneurial "pioneering spirit," strong integrity, and a passion for continuous professional development.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred, reflecting a commitment to HR excellence and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leaders, aligning workforce strategies with business goals to boost site operational performance, productivity, and profitability.
- Support hiring managerial roles where needed.
- Build strong, positive workplace relationships across hourly and management teams to elevate morale, strengthen employee engagement, and drive high retention.
- Lead complex employee relations strategies, conduct empathetic on-site investigations, and deliver fair, proactive solutions that maintain a supportive culture.
- Coach managers at all career stages to sharpen their leadership skills, navigate complex personnel situations, and support internal talent growth.
- Act as a dynamic change agent, implementing organizational shifts and sharing best practices across regional sites to drive operational agility.
- Partner closely with teams to understand on-the-ground sentiment, anticipate needs, and translate feedback into meaningful workplace improvements.
- Oversee risk management, employment law compliance, and agency representation with confidence, ensuring fair, ethical, and high-standard operations.
- Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to continuously cultivate positive experiences for our customers.
- Perform other dynamic duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
