HR Business Partner

Schneider Electric; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an HR Business Partner based primarily in Mechanicsburg, PA, with coverage in Middletown, PA. You will partner with HR and operations leaders to shape employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning across two distribution centers.

This is an ideal role for an up‑and‑coming HR professional eager to grow within a global organization. You will support recruitment, leave coordination, policy implementation, and employee development while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience or exposure within HR, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Strong collaboration, communication, influence, planning, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Self‑driven and eager to learn and grow.
• Early‑career professional with 0–2 years of relevant HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, guiding day‑to‑day HR matters and policy application.
• Coach leaders through workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
• Foster a positive, inclusive employee experience across two distribution centers.
• Partner on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Support hourly workforce recruitment and contractor processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate HR processes and ensure data accuracy across locations.
• Collaborate with third‑party FMLA administrator on leave‑related cases.
• Identify workforce needs and support business priorities and SPS initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations

Collaboration & Influence

Talent Management

Communication

Planning & Prioritization

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ready to launch and grow your HR career?

Join Schneider Electric as an HR Business Partner supporting our Central Pennsylvania Distribution Centers and become part of our Global Supply Chain organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career HR professional who wants broad, hands‑on experience while partnering directly with HR and operations leadership.

Based primarily in Mechanicsburg, PA, while also supporting Middletown, PA, you’ll build experience across employee relations, recruiting, talent management, workforce and succession planning, total rewards, and the overall employee experience.

And we’re thinking beyond your first role. We’re looking for an ideal candidate who is mobile in their career and open to exploring future opportunities in other locations as they grow with Schneider Electric. If you’re curious, motivated, eager to learn the business, and excited to build a long‑term HR career, we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, providing day‑to‑day guidance on employee relations matters and HR‑related questions while effectively leveraging the internal HR Shared Services model
• Coach and support leaders through workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and the consistent application of HR policies and practices
• Foster a positive, inclusive employee experience and support strong employee relations across both distribution center locations
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, employee development, and identifying and developing high‑potential talent
• Support hourly workforce recruiting and temporary contractor processes in partnership with internal stakeholders and external staffing providers
• Coordinate HR processes, programs, systems, and initiatives while supporting data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across both locations
• Partner with Schneider Electric’s third‑party FMLA administrator to coordinate and manage leave‑related cases
• Collaborate with HR and operational leadership to identify workforce needs, strengthen organizational capability, and support business priorities, including the people‑related elements of the Schneider Production System (SPS)

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Employee Relations — building trusted relationships, supporting workplace matters, and helping create a positive employee experience
• Collaboration & Influence — partnering effectively with HR, operations leaders, employees, and internal stakeholders
• Talent Management — supporting workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and employee development
• Communication — demonstrating strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills in a distribution or operational environment
• Planning & Prioritization — managing multiple priorities, projects, and HR processes with strong follow‑through
• Growth Mindset — bringing curiosity, initiative, and a self‑driven approach to learning the business and developing as an HR professional

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience or exposure within HR, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution
• Strong collaboration, communication, influence, planning, prioritization, and project management skills
• A self‑driven and motivated approach with an eagerness to learn and grow
• This opportunity is especially well suited for an early‑career professional with approximately 0–2 years of relevant HR experience
• Interest in building a long‑term career with Schneider Electric, including being mobile and open to future growth opportunities in other locations as your career progresses

What's in it for me?

• Broad, hands‑on HR experience across employee relations, recruiting, talent management, workforce planning, and the employee experience
• The opportunity to partner directly with HR and operational leadership and develop a strong understanding of the business
• Exposure to two distribution center environments, providing opportunities to build your HR capabilities across different teams and workforce needs
• An opportunity to build a foundation for a long‑term HR career with Schneider Electric and position yourself for future growth opportunities

If you want an HR role where you can learn the business, develop your HR capabilities, make an impact, and position yourself for future opportunities, this could be a great next step.

Who will you report to?

• GSC NAM HR Director, with a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the PA HR Manager

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short‑term incentives. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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