Human Resources Business Partner

CARRIS REELS GROUP•Rutland, VT

19d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Carris Reels is seeking a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture at its employee-owned manufacturing company. The role partners with employees and leaders across three shifts, supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing safety, shared ownership, and customer-driven values. The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, provides guidance across HR functions, manages recruiting and retention, and supports onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave administration, training, and employee engagement. The position also maintains accurate employee data and works with Corporate HR and payroll to ensure system updates are timely and accurate.

Requirements

A genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification is a plus.
Experience with HRIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote employee-owned values and a culture of shared success.
Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance on employee relations, team development, performance management, and engagement.
Manage full-cycle recruitment and retention, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
Lead new-hire orientation and onboarding programs that establish expectations for teamwork, safety, and accountability.
Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and coordinate with Corporate HR and payroll on timely, accurate system updates.
Support employees with benefits administration and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
Facilitate training programs to enhance leadership, reinforce company values, and encourage continuous improvement.
Support team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives to drive employee engagement.
Promote consistent communication and application of company policies and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders.