HR Business Partner

Fusion Recruiters; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee recognition programs

Volunteer opportunities & charitable-g

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fusion Recruiters partners with a manufacturing client in Germantown, Wisconsin to search for a collaborative HR Business Partner who will align people strategies with business objectives and serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership development onsite.

The role involves coaching operations leaders, guiding organizational effectiveness, and supporting change initiatives across multiple facilities, with opportunities for senior-level progression based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years HR experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and coaching skills.
• Experience across multiple facilities and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned manufacturing facilities, providing day-to-day coaching and support to leaders.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring consistent application of employment policies and practices.
• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
• Analyze workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve retention, performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in plant leadership meetings while building trusted relationships with leaders and employees throughout the organization.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Workplace investigations

Coaching managers

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Change management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

At Fusion Recruiters, we partner with incredible organizations that are doing meaningful work—and this opportunity is no exception. We're excited to support a company recognized for its people-first culture, long-standing industry leadership, and commitment to innovation in advanced manufacturing in their search for a collaborative and hands‑on HR Business Partner to join their onsite team in Germantown, Wisconsin. (Potential to be graded up to Senior level based upon candidate) As the HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing and operations leaders by aligning people strategies with business objectives while serving as a trusted advisor on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development. You'll have the opportunity to influence organizational growth, strengthen leadership capability, and help build high‑performing teams across multiple manufacturing locations. This is an opportunity to join an organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and employee development, where HR is viewed as a true business partner and your contributions directly impact both employees and business performance.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned manufacturing facilities, providing day‑to‑day coaching and support to leaders.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring consistent application of employment policies and practices.
• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee engagement programs.
• Analyze workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve retention, performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in plant leadership meetings while building trusted relationships with leaders and employees throughout the organization.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or operations environments.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, employment law, workplace investigations, manager coaching, and organizational development.
• Experience supporting multiple locations and geographically dispersed leadership teams while operating independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated success partnering with operations leaders through organizational growth, change management, workforce planning, and business transformation initiatives.
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style with the ability to build credibility from the production floor to senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and relationship‑building skills, combined with a willingness to balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on HR support.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and building scalable HR processes is highly preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our client offers a supportive, values‑driven environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally, collaborate across teams, and make meaningful contributions to the organization’s continued success. Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, teamwork, and customer focus, the company invests in its employees through ongoing development, recognition programs, and opportunities to contribute beyond their daily responsibilities. Employees also enjoy working for a financially stable, family‑owned organization with a global footprint and a culture that values long‑term careers and continuous learning.

Highlights Include:

• Competitive compensation, annual bonus opportunity, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match, wellness initiatives, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Paid Time Off program, paid holidays, and work‑life balance resources.
• Employee recognition programs, company‑sponsored social events, and service awards recognizing long‑term career growth.
• Company‑supported charitable giving, volunteer opportunities, and matching donations to community organizations.
• The opportunity to work alongside talented professionals supporting innovative industries including medical devices, aerospace, electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles while helping shape the future of a growing global organization.

Take the Next Step:

If you’re a Human Resources professional who enjoys partnering with operations leaders, coaching managers, solving complex employee challenges, and making a visible impact on the business, we’d love to connect.