HR Business Partner

Fortifi Group; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Group in Springfield, MO is seeking an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with manufacturing and distribution goals, deliver employee relations guidance, drive engagement, and coach leaders to improve performance and morale.

You will own talent acquisition and onboarding, performance management, training programs, compensation guidance, HR policy development, and HRIS analytics, ensuring compliant, data-informed decisions across the organization and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business objectives and support goals.
• Provide direct site HR leadership and advisory to managers and staff.
• Coach leaders and employees on performance management processes and development plans.
• Lead talent acquisition and onboarding for new team members.
• Develop and implement HR policies and training programs aligned with laws and company values.
• Track HR data, generate regular leadership reports, and identify trends.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives and change management projects.

Skills

HR knowledge

Business acumen

Communication

Data analysis

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification (plus)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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.

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.

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