Human Resources Business Partner (Senior)

THE BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY LLC•Bardstown, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) (possible Senior HRBP aligned with experience) will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to leadership within the bourbon distillery as well as corporate functions. This role supports a workforce that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern production, ensuring HR strategies strengthen culture, operational excellence, and long-term business growth. The HRBP(Sr) will lead initiatives across talent management, compliance, payroll/benefits, organizational development, employee relations, and workforce planning, aligning people practices with the unique demands of bourbon production, bottling operations, hospitality, and corporate support functions. The HRBP (Sr) acts with integrity, models Company Values, and ensures confidentiality of all employee data and matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP responsibilities
Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, or a similarly regulated environment strongly preferred.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people initiatives to operational outcomes.
Knowledgeable and conversant regarding health and welfare benefits and standard healthcare regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA
Experience with ADP is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Situational self-awareness to build relationships with hourly and salaried employees
Outgoing demeanor, presence on the floor with employees
Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
Sense of urgency, ability to multitask, and complete project deadlines
Strong team player who will jump in and assist other HR team members at any time
Models our Company Values: Team, Trust, Accomplishment, Agility, and Fun.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals. The primary client for this role is Bardstown Operations(distillery, maintenance, bottling, lab, and warehouse)with strong cross-functional support to other areas.
Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies tailored to distillery operations.
Use HR analytics to identify trends in turnover, engagement, and retention, recommending proactive solutions.
Partner with hiring managers to recruit skilled distillery/bottling employees, technical experts, and leadership roles, and other roles as required.
Assists as needed in performance management processes and supports leadership development programs.
Build strong, transparent relationships across all levels of the organization, from production floor to executive leadership.
Actively build employee relationships and trust in HR by being out in employee work areas.
Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Support culture-building initiatives that reflect the heritage, craftsmanship, and community values of the bourbon industry.
Participate in the broader HR community locally, ex.Nelco, KAM, KDA, etc.
Guide leaders through organizational changes, including expansions, new production lines, changes in production schedules, etc.
Lead initiatives to improve HR operational efficiency, team effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with other HR team members to ensure competitive pay structures aligned with industry benchmarks.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, including all standards relevant to distilling and warehousing. Including multi-state requirements for other located employees. This applies to personnel files, compliance documents, benefit plan administration, leave management, payroll, etc.
Lead benefit compliance/administration for 401k Safe Harbor Plan.
Partner with other HR team members on all health/welfare plan administration and compliance.
Serve as a payroll backup for both entity payrolls.
Assist with leave of absence management for the Bardstown entity.