HR Business Partner Associate

Oshkosh Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to deliver HR support across manufacturing operations. You will partner with leaders to manage recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, payroll and leave administration while upholding HR policies and data integrity.

This hands-on role offers growth in a dynamic, people‑driven environment with exposure to multiple HR functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Hands-on HR experience in a corporate setting.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR assistance to a business unit including recruiting, job evaluation, training, compensation and benefits.
• Support payroll and attendance administration, with timekeeping accuracy and record maintenance.
• Assist with leave management, tracking, policy compliance, and coordination.
• Support employee relations, investigations, and HR policy guidance with leadership.
• Coordinate internship program and early talent initiatives.
• Administer HR policies covering multiple areas.
• Collect and analyze HR data and make recommendations.
• Prepare internal communications on compensation, benefits, or policies.
• Answer HR questions and provide information to employees.
• Assist with special projects for the HR director/team.

Skills

Recruiting

HR policies

Employee relations

Data analytics

Communication skills

Leave management

Payroll support

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Job description

The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

We’re excited to share a new opportunity to join our HR team in Murfreesboro, TN! As our facility continues to grow, we are adding an Associate HR Business Partner role to provide additional HR support to our team members and operations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on HR experience, partner with leaders, and support a growing and dynamic manufacturing environment.

Overview

The Associate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for providing HR assistance to the different business units/functional areas which may include recruiting, job evaluation, training, compensation and benefits. This role will help to organize, coordinate, and carry out all HR department projects and tasks. The Associate HRBP will work closely with all HR managers and directors to assist both internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.

Your Impact

• Provide general HR assistance to a business unit/functional area which may include recruiting, job evaluation, training, compensation and benefits
• Support payroll and attendance administration, including timekeeping accuracy, record maintenance, and resolution of team member inquiries.
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including tracking, documentation, policy compliance, and coordination with team members and leaders.
• Support employee relations matters, including addressing team member concerns, assisting with investigations, and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures in partnership with HR leadership.
• Support early talent initiatives, including coordination of the internship program, recruiting, onboarding, and engagement activities to enhance the intern experience and build future talent pipelines.
• Administer HR policies and procedures that cover two or more areas.
• Collect and analyze HR data and make recommendations to management.
• We’re excited to share a new opportunity to join our HR team in Murfreesboro, TN! As our facility continues to grow, we are adding an Associate HR Business Partner role to provide additional HR support to our team members and operations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on HR experience, partner with leaders, and support a growing and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies.
• Rely on instruction and guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Act as a vital source of HR information answering questions employees may have.
• Support any other special projects the HR director or team needs assistance with.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Standout Qualifications

• Internship experience in an HR role.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and be a strong influencer.
• Be innovative, future oriented and open to new thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build team morale and promote corporate culture.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, and Lifting/Carrying and Pushing/Pulling up to 40lbs.

Pay Range

$51,400.00 - $79,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be 'U.S. Persons,' as defined in these regulations. Generally, a 'U.S. Person' is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.