Human Resources Business Partner

Hunter Recruiting; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leadership, balancing day-to-day HR operations with long-term organizational goals.

The role covers employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance, training, and engagement, with hands-on HR leadership in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of HR experience; prior HR management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Experience with recruiting, benefits administration, payroll processing, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Experience working with an HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day human resources functions and initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Manage employee benefits, compensation programs, and annual open enrollment.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement, culture, and retention programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational development.
• Coordinate training and development programs as needed.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and other organizational initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruiting

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Open enrollment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner will oversee and support all aspects of HR operations, serving as a strategic partner to leadership while ensuring effective day-to-day HR administration. This role will provide leadership across employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance, training, and employee engagement. The HRBP will be a hands on HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with the needs of a growing organization.

HRBP Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day human resources functions and initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Manage employee benefits, compensation programs, and annual open enrollment.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement, culture, and retention programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, coaching, and organizational development.
• Coordinate training and development programs as needed.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and other organizational initiatives.

HRBP Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of HR experience; prior HR management in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Experience with recruiting, benefits administration, payroll processing, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Experience working with an HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.