HR Business Partner

The Resource; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align HR practices with manufacturing operations. On-site in Newton, NC and Conover, NC, you will partner with leaders on workforce planning, performance and compliance across multiple states.

You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll support, benefits coordination, and training programs, while maintaining HRIS data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws in NC, CO, PA, and IL.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support operational goals, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: lead full-cycle recruitment and retention efforts across all organizational levels; identify workforce needs.
• Employee Relations & Workforce Support: provide daily HR support, manage employee relations and investigations.
• Payroll, Compensation & Benefits: process bi-weekly payroll; maintain HRIS data; participate in salary planning; coordinate benefits.
• Compliance & Risk Management: ensure compliance with laws; manage claims; file EEO-1 reports.
• Training, Development & Engagement: develop training programs and leadership development; coordinate engagement events.
• Additional Duties: create HR policies and perform other HR-related duties.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Relationship building

Influencing leadership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

5+ years HR experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Benefits administration software

Job description

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: On-site - Newton, NC & Conover, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic partner to leadership and align human resources practices with business goals. This role supports workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and payroll while ensuring compliance with employment laws and safety regulations across North Carolina, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

We are looking for a strategic, data-driven HR professional with strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence leaders. The HRBP must exercise sound judgment, ensure legal compliance, and support a high-performance manufacturing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support operational goals, productivity, and continuous improvement
• Provide data-driven insights to influence workforce and people decisions

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and retention efforts across all organizational levels
• Collaborate with leaders to identify skills, competencies, and workforce needs
• Develop tools and processes that deliver high-quality, cost-effective talent

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Provide daily HR support to manufacturing employees
• Manage employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, and dispute resolution
• Handle employee counseling, policy interpretation, onboarding, terminations, and exit interviews

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and employee records
• Participate in annual salary planning and compensation updates
• Partner with CEO and VP of Finance on benefits renewals
• Administer benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and voluntary plans

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws
• Manage FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, OSHA reporting, and EEO charges
• File EEO-1 reports annually and maintain required compliance records

Training, Development & Engagement

• Develop and deliver training programs, including leadership development for front-line supervisors
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives
• Plan and coordinate company engagement events and employee recognition programs

Additional Duties

• Create and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse environments
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws in NC, CO, PA, and IL

Preferred Credentials

• PHR or SPHR certification
• Experience with organizational development and change management

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel between Newton, NC and Conover, NC for meetings and company business