Human Resources Business Partner, Senior Manager

ODL, Inc•Zeeland, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic partner for ODL’s primarily USA -based executive and salaried professional employees. This individual contributor role partners closely with functional leadership and corporate teams to foster engagement and drive talent, culture, and HR initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence. Who We Are: Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people. With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive. The Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic partner for ODL’s primarily USA -based executive and salaried professional employees. This individual contributor role partners closely with functional leadership and corporate teams to foster engagement and drive talent, culture, and HR initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive HR business partner experience.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills including executive presentation preparation and delivery.
Ability to influence and build relationships across manufacturing and corporate function environments
Experience supporting senior leaders, salaried employees, and/or corporate functions in a global company
Strategic thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to gain proficiency in HRIS (Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites and corporate offices globally

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or HR certification highly preferred
Prefer 1+ years of M&A experience.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with executive & senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational performance.
Organizational Effectiveness: Conduct assessments and analyses of organizational health, talent, and performance. Provide strategic thought leadership to design and develop organizational structures, talent and culture initiatives to optimize performance.
Leadership Coaching: Serve as a trusted advisor for senior leaders, managers, and employees, to resolve workplace issues and promote a positive, collaborative culture. Provide transparent and constructive feedback to people leaders.
Culture: Coach leaders in creating meaningful and impactful action plans tied to ODL’s engagement survey results and listening mechanisms. Propose and execute strategic initiatives to elevate employee engagement, retention, and sense of belonging.
Talent Management: Oversee performance review cycles, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Collaborate with global peers and centers of excellence to ensure a deep bench for key roles.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Collaborate with hiring managers to attract, assess, select, and retain top talent. Support workforce planning and capability-building strategies.
Data & Reporting: Report & monitor key HR metrics (turnover, engagement, talent, etc.), to provide actionable insights to leadership, and create plans to improve opportunities.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Lead or participate in M&A projects including but not limited to planning activities, due diligence, assessments, employee transfer, and integration.
Total Rewards: Leads projects related to total rewards including reward and recognition for client groups.
Board of Advisors: Assist with analysis and the preparation of materials for the Board of Advisors.
Other projects and duties as assigned.