Human Resources Business Partner (HRPB)

Join a leading brand in a dynamic industry, where innovation meets operational excellence to foster a thriving work environment. This organization is deeply committed to building a culture where every employee can contribute, grow, and succeed, driving continuous success through a focus on its people.

Are you ready to step into a strategic and impactful human resources role where your expertise will directly shape the future of a dynamic organization? This is an exhilarating opportunity to serve as a pivotal partner, influencing talent strategy, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational effectiveness across multiple operational sites. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, managers, and employees, providing expert guidance that strengthens our culture and directly contributes to our business objectives. Your work will be instrumental in cultivating a positive and productive workplace, making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees and the success of our brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and site leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and HR consultation to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, career development, HR policies, and workplace issues.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance issues, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices in compliance with company standards and applicable laws.
• Lead key HR programs including talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership development, employee development, talent reviews, succession planning, and retention.
• Support performance management processes and coach leaders on effective employee feedback, development, and corrective action.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and organizational transformation initiatives across multiple locations.
• Support organizational change initiatives through effective communication, coaching, and change management.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, staffing strategies, and development of a strong leadership bench.
• Support compensation, benefits, annual enrollment, and employee/leader training programs.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor and employee advocate while balancing business needs and organizational policies.
• Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities, develop fact-based recommendations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate as an active member of the leadership teams at various sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Provide on-call support for critical employee or operational issues, including periodic weekend coverage as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner capacity.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, talent development, staffing, and organizational change.
• Prior experience supporting benefits administration and annual enrollment processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Comfortable delivering difficult messages, navigating ambiguity, and making sound, fact-based decisions.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a genuine passion for employee advocacy and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, capability building, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to travel 25-50% between assigned locations.
• Valid driver's license required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to provide occasional after-hours, on-call, and weekend support for critical operational needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment and supporting multiple locations.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or a similar operational environment.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with SAP or other HR/business management systems.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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