HRBP - $120k-$150k - Relocation Offered

Michael Page; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead HR for a manufacturing facility | You will coach leaders, shape employee relations, and align people initiatives with business goals. This onsite role focuses on leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management to support growth and operational excellence.

With 8+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or distribution, you will drive workforce planning, succession, and engagement initiatives while partnering with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, distribution, or similar operations.
• Ability to coach, influence and develop leaders at multiple levels.
• Strong employee relations experience with handling sensitive situations.
• Credible with both hourly and salaried workforces; data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for a manufacturing and distribution facility (~130 employees).
• Coach leaders to improve team effectiveness and business performance.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management and workplace concerns.
• Partner on workforce planning, succession planning and talent development.
• Lead change management aligned with growth and operational priorities.
• Drive engagement, retention and leadership development strategies.
• Support recruitment and onboarding to attract top talent.
• Analyze workforce trends to inform leadership decisions.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and HR best practices.

Skills

HR generalist

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification (plus)

Job description

HR Business Partner Opportunity

Opportunity to lead HR for an entire manufacturing facility

Competitive package ($120k-$150k)

About Our Client

Our client is a global consumer products manufacturer with an iconic portfolio of market-leading brands sold around the world. With a strong reputation centered continuous improvement, leadership development, and operational excellence, the organization is investing heavily in the growth of a newly launched manufacturing operation and is seeking an HR Business Partner to help shape its future. As the lead HR partner for the site, you will work closely with operations leadership to strengthen leadership capability, improve employee engagement and retention, and support the continued growth of the facility. Key areas of focus include leadership coaching, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and change management. This role requires someone who can build credibility quickly, influence leaders at all levels, navigate complex people challenges, and develop practical HR solutions that support both employees and business objectives. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the site's performance, leadership effectiveness, and long-term success.

Job Description

• Serve as the primary HR partner for a manufacturing and distribution facility of approximately 130 employees
• Coach, develop, and influence leaders to improve team effectiveness and business performance
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance management, and workplace concerns
• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Lead change management efforts associated with organizational growth and operational priorities
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and recommend practical people solutions
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development strategies
• Support recruitment efforts and onboarding activities to attract and retain top talent
• Analyze workforce trends and key people metrics to inform leadership decision-making
• Foster positive employee relations and support a high-trust, high-accountability work environment
• Collaborate with corporate HR partners to ensure consistent implementation of company programs and policies
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leaders while operating as the sole HR professional supporting the location
• Partner closely with operations leadership to align people initiatives with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Support the site's continued growth by developing scalable people processes and leadership capabilities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 8+ years of demonstrated HR experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other operational environments
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and develop leaders at multiple levels of an organization
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to navigate complex and sensitive situations
• Skilled at building credibility and trusted relationships across both hourly and salaried workforces
• Experience driving organizational change, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives
• Comfortable operating independently and serving as the sole HR leader for a site
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to operational goals
• Effective communicator who can challenge and support leaders in equal measure
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging workforce insights to influence business decisions
• Hands-on approach and willingness to be visible, accessible, and engaged with employees and leaders throughout the facility
• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification and advanced education are a plus
• Experience supporting a non-union workforce and fostering positive employee relations preferred
• A proactive, solutions-oriented professional who takes ownership and follows through on commitments

What's on Offer

• Salary of $120,000 to $150,000.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to lead HR for an entire manufacturing facility and serve as the primary HR partner onsite
• High visibility with site leadership and direct influence on business strategy and decision-making
• Exposure to a world-class manufacturing environment focused on growth, continuous improvement, and operational excellence