HR Business Partner

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner provides thought partnership and hands-on support to stakeholders across employee and labor relations, performance management, talent management, coaching, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, and HR compliance. The HRBP executes people initiatives, delivers strong internal customer support, and drives HR functional excellence and process improvements in an operations environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to address employee/labor relations, performance, and engagement; investigate issues and recommend remedies.
• Administer HR policies and programs; ensure compliance with employment and labor laws; coordinate internal HR audits.
• Support recruiting for frontline and professional roles; facilitate requisitions, screening, interviewing, and hiring recommendations in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Coordinate onboarding and training; support coaching and development for managers and employees.
• Conduct basic-to-advanced compensation analysis for internal and market equity; support merit and incentive processes in partnership with Compensation.
• Manage HRIS and payroll transactions (e.g., UKG/Ultipro, SuccessFactors); ensure data integrity and timely processing.
• Develop dashboards and reports; use workforce analytics (turnover, absenteeism, time-to-fill) to inform actions.
• Lead and contribute to projects and continuous improvement efforts; document and improve HR processes.
• Communicate effectively across multi-shift environments; support culture-building and employee engagement programs.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing/operations preferred.
• Qualified, experienced professional with strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of the business; ability to convert insights into practical actions.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors and UKG/Ultipro) and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions and Travel

Domestic travel to supported sites as needed; on-site presence required in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicants skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

HR Business Partner

[$85,400.00 - $110,900.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required