Senior HR Business Partner

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner who combines strong tactical HR execution with emerging strategic business acumen. The ideal candidate brings at least six years of hands-on HR experience (employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, personnel law) and is ready to collaborate with leaders to advance people strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and performance initiatives at the site level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to assigned business leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies and operational plans.
• Deliver day-to-day HR operations including employee relations case management, coaching managers, policy interpretation, and compliance.
• Support talent acquisition and onboarding efforts; partner with recruiting to reduce time to fill for critical roles.
• Drive performance management processes—coach managers on goal setting, performance conversations, corrective action, and succession planning.
• Contribute to workforce planning and basic people analytics; prepare and present HR metrics and insights to leadership to inform decision-making.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive our HPT Culture across the location.
• Foster a winning culture by cultivating a positive work environment that embraces inclusion, promotes employee recognition, and strengthens engagement within the communities where we operate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM CP) or progress toward advanced HR credentials, preferred.
• 6 years of progressive, tactical HR experience (HR generalist, employee relations, recruiting, or similar), with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Labor Relations (Preferred): Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment, including day-to-day labor relations, contract interpretation, and collaboration with union leadership to support a positive employee relations climate.
• Demonstrated entry-level strategic exposure—participation in workforce planning, HR project work, or initiative design (e.g., piloting a retention program, contributing to a divisional people plan).
• Experience handling employee relations cases and applying employment law basics.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel (reporting/analytics basics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Hands-on experience with people analytics or advanced reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Recognized as an influential business partner. Has strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Makes effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.

Location

Kalamazoo, MI, offers a vibrant community with a rich history, diverse cultural scene, and numerous recreational opportunities. Known for its excellent educational institutions and thriving industries, Kalamazoo provides a welcoming environment for professionals and families alike.

Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and, on average, 15 Company-Paid Holidays.