HR Business Partner

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support employees and leaders at a manufacturing facility in Iowa. This role provides hands-on human resources support across recruitment, employee relations, retention, staffing, benefits administration, compliance, and employee development.

The HR Business

Partner works closely with operations leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies, strengthen employee engagement, support organizational goals, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures. This position also provides day-to-day guidance to supervisors and managers while helping maintain a safe, productive, and positive work environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance employee needs with operational priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Staffing: Partner with operations leaders to develop strategies for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce. Manage recruiting activities, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, screening candidates, and conducting interviews.
• Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support to supervisors, managers, and employees regarding workplace concerns, performance management, and personnel issues. Help resolve employee concerns while ensuring policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
• HR Administration: Review employment transactions for accuracy, including new-hire paperwork, annual performance reviews, promotions, and transfers.
• HR Compliance: Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance audits and training initiatives to support compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• New Employee Orientation: Coordinate and oversee the orientation process, ensuring required paperwork is completed and new employees receive facility tours and information about company policies and procedures.
• Employee Development: Assist in identifying training needs, developing learning opportunities, and facilitating employee training programs.
• HR Reporting and Analytics: Collect, analyze, and summarize HR data and trends to support decision-making and recommend effective solutions to workforce challenges.
• Benefits and HR Support: Assist with benefits administration, staffing activities, employee records, and other HR programs and processes.
• HR Team Leadership: Supervise the day-to-day activities of HR team members, providing guidance and support to ensure effective service delivery.
• Safety and Quality: Promote a safe and healthy workplace by following and reinforcing safety policies and procedures. Support food safety and quality initiatives by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintaining sanitary conditions, and promptly reporting conditions that could adversely affect product quality or food safety.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in HR strategy, safety, and continuous improvement teams to support facility and organizational objectives.
• Professional Development: Maintain current HR knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, networking, and participation in relevant professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three to five years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HR policies, practices, and applicable employment regulations.
• Experience supporting recruitment, staffing, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to analyze information and prepare reports.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or another relevant HR certification.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR best practices, employment regulations, benefits administration, and workforce

Pay: $78,700.00 - $94,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person