HR Business Partner

Adecco; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Adecco in Shirley, MA is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with site leadership and employees to drive HR best practices, engagement, and performance in a manufacturing setting.

In this high-visibility role you will own HR initiatives, coach managers, lead one direct report, ensure compliance with laws, and collaborate on recruiting, workforce planning, and organizational development to support business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience partnering with managers and leadership teams.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on day-to-day support.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to plant leadership, managers, and employees.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, attendance, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support operational and business goals.
• Oversee and support employee engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives.
• Coach managers and supervisors on effective people-management practices.
• Lead performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, and corrective action.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with compensation, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead or support HR projects and initiatives that improve the overall employee experience.
• Manage, mentor, and provide direction to one direct report.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, safe, and productive workplace culture.

Skills

HR strategic partnership

Executive communication

Employee relations

Leadership / people management

Stakeholder management

Coaching / mentoring

Organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) preferred

Job description

HR Business Partner

Location: Shirley, MA
Salary: $111,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Industry: Manufacturing

Opportunity Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team in Shirley, MA. This is a highly visible role where you will partner closely with site leadership and employees to support business objectives, strengthen employee engagement, and drive effective HR practices across the manufacturing facility.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key HR initiatives while also leading and developing one direct report.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to plant leadership, managers, and employees.

• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, attendance, workplace concerns, and HR policies.

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support operational and business goals.

• Oversee and support employee engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives.

• Coach managers and supervisors on effective people-management practices.

• Lead performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, and corrective action.

• Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent development efforts.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, company policies, and applicable regulations.

• Analyze HR metrics and trends and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Assist with compensation, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Lead or support HR projects and initiatives that improve the overall employee experience.

• Manage, mentor, and provide direction to one direct report.

• Promote a positive, inclusive, safe, and productive workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

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

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly fast-paced environment.

• Must be comfortable communicating and collaborating directly with senior leadership and executive-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong executive presence, professionalism, and the ability to effectively navigate and influence at the leadership level.

• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.

• Experience partnering with managers and leadership teams.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.

• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with hands‑on day‑to‑day support.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who wants to be a key member of a manufacturing leadership team and have a direct influence on employees, culture, and business performance. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact while working alongside experienced operational leaders in a growing manufacturing environment.

Pay Details: $111,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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