HR Business Partner

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide operational HR services and strategic guidance to site leaders and staff. You will cover performance management, talent development, HRIS analytics, and employee relations, acting as an employee champion, coach, and change agent.

You will collaborate with managers to improve engagement, retention, and workforce capability, lead recruitment and onboarding, and help shape compensation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience as HR Generalist in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business objectives and recommend actions.
• Provide direct site HR leadership.
• Advise managers and staff on retention, engagement, conflict resolution, coaching.
• Lead talent acquisition and onboarding of new team members.
• Coach and train leaders using performance management processes.
• Identify opportunities for organizational development and implement programs.
• Support initiatives fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Provide guidance on compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, and benefits compliance.
• Develop and implement HR policies in line with labor laws and company values.
• Track HR data and prepare regular leadership reports.
• Lead platform-wide HR projects, including diversity and change management.
• Support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.

Skills

HR leadership

Performance management

Talent development

HRIS analytics

Employee relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Position Summary

As a HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will provide effective HR operational services and advice to functional leaders and staff to support the delivery of organizational objectives. The HRB is competent across various HR areas such as performance management, talent development, HRIS analytics, and employee relations. This role actively behaves as an employee champion, leadership coach, business partner, and change agent. She/he works closely with leaders and employees to improve working relationships, promote employee engagement, build morale, increase productivity, and recommend actions that drive retention. The role includes skilled input into a broad range of HR policy work, developing and implementing training programs, managing varied employee relations cases, and ensuring that HR data and reporting is fit for informed decision making. This role requires a combination of strong HR knowledge, business acumen, attention-to-detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Position Summary

As a HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will provide effective HR operational services and advice to functional leaders and staff to support the delivery of organizational objectives. The HRB is competent across various HR areas such as performance management, talent development, HRIS analytics, and employee relations. This role actively behaves as an employee champion, leadership coach, business partner, and change agent. She/he works closely with leaders and employees to improve working relationships, promote employee engagement, build morale, increase productivity, and recommend actions that drive retention. The role includes skilled input into a broad range of HR policy work, developing and implementing training programs, managing varied employee relations cases, and ensuring that HR data and reporting is fit for informed decision making. This role requires a combination of strong HR knowledge, business acumen, attention-to-detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the company's business objectives and recommend actions that support the achievement of these goals.
• Provide direct site HR leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, provide guidance on a wide range of HR matters including retention and engagement opportunities, conflict resolution, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Play a key role in identifying talent needs, developing thorough position descriptions, and take a lead role in the overall talent acquisition and onboarding of new team members.
• Coach and train leaders and employees using the performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and individual development plans.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee development and collaborate with managers to implement relevant programs and initiatives.
• Develop and support initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive work culture, including employee recognition programs, team-building activities, and employee feedback mechanisms.
• Provide guidance with compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with relevant labor laws, industry best practices, and company values.
• Track and analyze various HR data to identify trends, make data-driven recommendations, and prepare regular reports for leadership.
• Proactively lead and/or participates in platform-wide HR projects and initiatives, such as policy reviews, diversity and inclusion programs, and change management initiatives.
• Helps support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ proven experience as an HR Generalist in manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Professional certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.