Generalist Business Partner

000305 Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with the Site Leader and leadership team to implement people strategies that align with operational goals and drive business performance.

You will advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, and workforce planning while fostering a positive employee experience through proactive engagement and robust coaching to improve retention and culture.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing/fast-paced environments.
• Experience as a strategic HR Business Partner.
• Strong employee relations experience including investigations and performance management.
• Business acumen to connect workforce strategies to operational outcomes.
• Experience using workforce metrics to influence leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Site Leader and leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support operational goals, workforce stability, and business performance.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development.
• Drive a positive employee experience through regular floor presence, proactive communication, and initiatives that strengthen engagement and retention.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation with fairness and consistency.
• Coach and develop leaders to enhance communication, accountability, leadership effectiveness, and team performance across the organization.
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, engagement, and employee relations trends to drive data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Workforce analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Partner directly with the Site Leader and leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support operational goals, workforce stability, and business performance. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development. Drive a positive employee experience through regular floor presence, proactive communication, and initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and workplace culture. Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation with fairness and consistency. Coach and develop leaders to enhance communication, accountability, leadership effectiveness, and team performance across the organization. Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, engagement, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities for improvement and drive data-informed decisions. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions that support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, operations, or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated success serving as a strategic HR Business Partner while also executing hands‑on HR initiatives and employee support activities.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, labor or employee relations, and leadership coaching.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect workforce strategies and talent decisions to operational and financial outcomes.
• Experience using workforce metrics and analytics to identify business trends, solve problems, and influence leadership decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg‑NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.