HR Generalist - Business Partner

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Bristol (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Bristol, NH is seeking an HR Generalist – Business Partner to serve as the site’s second-in-command HR leader, partnering with the Site Leader and leadership team to develop people strategies that support operational goals and workforce stability.

The role focuses on employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, organizational development, or related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Strategic HR partner with hands-on HR initiatives and employee support.
• Experience using workforce analytics to guide leadership decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's second-in-command HR leader and partner with site leaders.
• Develop and execute people strategies that support operations, stability, and performance.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations.
• Drive positive employee experience and track engagement and culture initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Coach leaders to improve accountability and team performance.
• Collaborate with TA, L&D, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, and other HR teams.

Skills

Strategic HR Partner

Employee relations

Workforce analytics

Communication

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company\'s help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Bristol, NH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

HR Generalist - Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Act as the site\'s second-in-command HR leader, providing strategic guidance to leaders and assuming expanded responsibility for HR operations and business partnership activities when the Site HR Director is engaged in regional or global initiatives.
• Partner directly with the Site Leader and leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support operational goals, workforce stability, and business performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, and leadership development.
• Drive a positive employee experience through regular floor presence, proactive communication, and initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation with fairness and consistency.
• Coach and develop leaders to enhance communication, accountability, leadership effectiveness, and team performance across the organization.
• Analyze workforce metrics including turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, engagement, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities for improvement and drive data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions that support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, operations, or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the desire and capability to progress into a senior HR leadership role through expanded business partnership, operational, and people leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success serving as a strategic HR Business Partner while also executing hands-on HR initiatives and employee support activities.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, labor or employee relations, and leadership coaching.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect workforce strategies and talent decisions to operational and financial outcomes.
• Experience using workforce metrics and analytics to identify business trends, solve problems, and influence leadership decision-making.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels of the organization.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.