Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Starkey Laboratories, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 64,680 - 82,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m*

Job summary

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Plainfield, IN is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the HR face for the GDC.

You will partner with front-line managers to align people programs with business needs, handle employee relations, and support performance and change initiatives. The role requires strong communication, knowledge of employment laws, and bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in employee relations issues and questions.
• Assist in rollout and maintenance of HR programs and practices.
• Evaluate, progress and guide adjustments during organizational change.
• Learn and follow organizational pay philosophy and supporting processes.
• Diagnose and help managers diagnose performance problems.
• Ensure clear performance expectations throughout the department(s) supported.
• Introduce performance management processes, practices, tools and metrics.
• Help identify "high priority" retention needs.
• Follow best practices and policies to retain talent.
• Identify individual, and departmental training and learning needs.
• Responsible for the execution of internal HR processes with assigned client groups.
• Conduct exit interviews of all voluntary terminations.
• Conduct employee relation investigations.
• Participate in any involuntary termination.
• Facilitate trainings, presentations and meetings when necessary.
• Partner with other areas of HR to streamline processes and encourage collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Change management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Organization design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification

Job description

Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: ASSOC007467

• Posted : July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Plainfield, IN 46168, USA

Starkey is hiring for an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to be the face of Human Resources at Starkey's Global Distribution Center (GDC) in Plainfield, Indiana. The Associate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible to assist in aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful Associate HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent in support of key business strategies. Clients tend to be the front-line management team and their employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in employee relations issues and questions
• Assist in rollout and maintenance of HR programs and practices
• Evaluate, progress and guide adjustments during organizational change
• Learn and follow organizational pay philosophy and supporting processes
• Diagnose and help managers diagnose performance problems
• Ensure clear performance expectations throughout the department(s) supported
• Introduce performance management processes, practices, tools and metrics
• Help identify "high priority" retention needs
• Follow best practices and policies to retain talent
• Identify individual, and departmental training and learning needs
• Responsible for the execution of internal HR processes with assigned client groups
• Conduct exit interviews of all voluntary terminations
• Conduct employee relation investigations
• Participate in any involuntary termination
• Facilitate trainings, presentations and meetings when necessary
• Partner with other areas of HR (total rewards, recruiting, Training & Development, etc.) to streamline processes and encourage collaboration.

Partner with HRBP on:

• Help ensure alignment of structure, governance, and policies with organizational strategy
• Help develop change and communication plans for assigned managers
• Help leaders/managers determine if/how to introduce change
• Partner with business to map work‑flow and processes
• Support leaders and teams tasked with re-design
• Support the development of "balanced scorecards" and other metrics for teams and business units
• Other key initiatives directed by manager

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
  • Certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or HRCI preferred
• Experience:
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
  • Experience in all areas of HR is preferred
  • Experience working at all levels of the company; executive to associate level
• Knowledge / Technical Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of employment law and compliance; knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's and other relevant topics related to Human Resources
• Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strength with Organizational Design, and Employee Relations
  • Must be able to manage and prioritize competing demands; accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being adaptable and flexible
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, interpersonal, and written
  • Confidential Information: This position has access to personnel files, performance management information, salary information and termination information
  • Required Communication:
    • External: Communicates with outside agencies, vendors, and government agencies
    • Internal: Communicates regularly with managers and employees at all levels of the company

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $64,680 - $82,950 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.