Manager, HR Business Partner

ODL•Zeeland, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, HR Business Partner is a hands-on, working manager and strategic HR partner to site leadership at ODL's Zeeland Plant, ODL Custom, and U.S. Distribution Centers. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, this role serves as a trusted advisor to site leaders while directly delivering the full range of day-to-day HR generalist support. The Manager, HR Business Partner translates business priorities into practical people strategies, leads change, builds leadership capability, and uses data to guide decisions, while ensuring responsive HR support and consistent, repeatable practices across sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partner or generalist experience supporting manufacturing or distribution operations
Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence site and operations leaders, including coaching managers and supervisors on performance and employee relations
Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and strong employee relations and investigation skills
Experience with hourly and skilled trades recruiting and workforce planning in a multi-shift environment
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn HR data into clear insights and recommendations; HRIS experience required (Workday preferred)
Proven ability to document processes, drive standardization, and lead change
Expert communication, credibility, and executive presence, with the ability to build trust with employees at all levels
Ability to travel to ODL Custom and U.S. Distribution Center sites as needed (10%)

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree desired
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
Experience in building products or similar manufacturing environments
Experience supporting multi-site operations or M&A integration

Responsibilities

Serve as the accountable HR leader for Zeeland, ODL Custom, and the U.S. Distribution Centers, owning compliance with federal/state employment laws as well as company policy, partnering with site leaders & HR leadership to manage risk proactively
Partner with Zeeland, ODL Custom, and U.S. Distribution Center leaders on workforce planning, including leading succession planning and talent reviews to build a strong internal bench
Provide data-driven insights using Workday and site metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, hiring, and engagement) to inform leadership decisions and track progress
Strengthen performance management practices across operations by helping leaders set clear expectations, provide feedback, reinforce accountability, and address performance concerns in a consistent and timely manner
Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, compliant, and consistent application of company policies across sites and shifts
Lead employee relations investigations and resolutions, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policy
Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled trades roles while standardizing recruiting processes to strengthen talent pipelines and reduce time-to-fill
Identify capability gaps and partner with site leaders and Talent Manager to create & deliver training and development for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders
Document key HR processes and build clear, repeatable practices that reduce variability and improve the employee and manager experience
Operate as a hands-on HR leader, balancing strategic partnership with day-to-day support and problem solving for core HR programs, including payroll, leave of absence, employee benefits, compensation/job changes, and other workforce matters as needed
Support expansion of HR client groups and additional sites as ODL grows, including integration of acquired businesses
Lead special projects and support evolving business priorities, taking on additional responsibilities as needed to meet organizational and operational needs