Senior, HR Business Partner

Bridgestone Americas•Wilson, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as the strategic HR leader for a high-volume manufacturing plant specializing in large rim diameter tire production. The role partners closely with plant leadership to drive workforce strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and support a high-performance, safety-focused culture. The Sr. HRBP leads HR initiatives across employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, labor strategy, and organizational development. This is a hands-on, onsite role requiring strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources or similar role, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in heavy manufacturing, automotive, rubber, or tire production.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR advisor to plant leadership on organizational design, workforce strategy, and talent planning.
  • Translate business objectives into HR strategies that support operational excellence, safety, and productivity.
  • Use data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to improve workforce performance.
  • Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure consistent, fair resolutions aligned with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
  • Partner with leaders to reinforce a positive, inclusive, and safety-driven work environment.
  • Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles to ensure staffing levels support production demands.
  • Lead performance management processes, coaching leaders on feedback, development planning, and succession readiness.
  • Identify skill gaps and partner with training teams to build technical and leadership capability.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and safety standards.
  • Support labor strategy, including workforce scheduling, attendance management, and hourly workforce engagement.
  • Maintain strong documentation practices and audit readiness.
  • Lead HR processes such as compensation reviews, benefits education, leave management, and policy implementation.
  • Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence to deploy enterprise programs at the plant level.
  • Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
  • Training and regular mentorship for development and growth.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness, with support for long-term well-being.
  • Effective and inclusive team.
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