HR Business Partner

Michael Page; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Pearl, Mississippi to identify an experienced Human Resources Business Partner. This onsite role supports a 500+ workforce and partners directly with site leadership to drive people initiatives.

You will advise on employee relations, performance, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness, while coaching managers and leading labor relations activities in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role.
• 3+ years supporting unionized work environments and labor relations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong employee relations background including investigations and performance management.
• Experience partnering with leaders to drive business and people initiatives globally.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with contract administration and grievance management.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to plant and operational leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach managers on leadership development, employee engagement, performance concerns, and complex workplace issues.
• Lead investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with leadership on succession planning, talent development, retention, and change management initiatives.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and culture-building efforts across the organization.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and shared services teams on employee programs and escalated HR matters.
• Support labor relations activities, including union interactions, contract interpretation, grievance administration, and employee relations strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Skills

HRBP partnership

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Labor relations

HR metrics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support a large production facility in Pearl, Mississippi. This highly visible role will partner directly with site leadership, serving as a trusted advisor across all areas of human resources while supporting a workforce of 500+ employees.

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, helping drive the global energy transition through innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. Supporting critical infrastructure and essential industries worldwide, the company operates large-scale manufacturing facilities and is committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and advancing sustainable technologies.

Description

• Serve as the primary HR partner to plant and operational leadership.


• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.


• Coach managers on leadership development, employee engagement, performance concerns, and complex workplace issues.


• Lead investigations, conflict resolution efforts, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.


• Partner with leadership on succession planning, talent development, retention, and change management initiatives.


• Support diversity, inclusion, and culture-building efforts across the organization.


• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions.


• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and shared services teams on employee programs and escalated HR matters.


• Support labor relations activities, including union interactions, contract interpretation, grievance administration, and employee relations strategies.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Profile

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager.


• 3+ years of direct experience supporting unionized work environments and labor relations activities required.


• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or other operational environments.


• Strong employee relations background, including investigations and performance management.


• Experience partnering with leaders to drive business and people initiatives within a global organization.


• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience with contract administration and grievance management.


• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.


• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary of $115,000 - $135,000


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Onsite in Pearl, MS

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