Human Resources Business Partner

Fike-Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans with FSA/HSA

401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Match

Profit Sharing Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

Fike is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to departmental leaders, translating business goals into talent strategies and championing our culture. In a hybrid role at the Blue Springs, MO headquarters, you will support employee relations, manager development, and workforce planning.

You will lead engagement initiatives, assist with talent acquisition and onboarding, and help validate promotions and salary adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 3–5+ years HR experience with emphasis on employee relations and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience coaching managers and conducting performance reviews.
• Proficiency with HRIS (SuccessFactors) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for assigned leaders, guiding talent strategies.
• Coach line managers on communication, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Handle employee relations inquiries and conduct investigations.
• Lead performance management processes and create PIPs when needed.
• Support engagement, retention, and exit interview analyses.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on staffing and onboarding.
• Validate compensation cases and SIP documentation.
• Identify skills gaps and support manager development workshops.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.

Skills

Strategic Business Partnership

Manager Coaching

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Engagement & Retention

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Compensation Support

Training & Development

Compliance & HR Policies

HRIS (SuccessFactors)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Career Opportunities: Human Resources Business Partner (4063)

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on coaching leaders, navigating complex employee relations, and shaping organizational culture? At Fike, our people are our strength. We are looking for an impactfulHuman Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team at our global headquarters in Blue Springs, MO.

In this hybrid role, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to departmental leaders, translating business goals into actionable talent strategies, driving engagement, and serving as a champion for our culture. Operating under the direction of the Manager, HRBP, you will blend proactive talent partnership with hands-on support in employee relations, manager development, and workforce planning.

What You’ll Do (Primary Responsibilities)

Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned leaders, conducting routine touchpoints to assess team health, drive workforce planning, and align talent strategies with business goals.

Manager Coaching & Leadership Development: Coach line managers on effective communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and leading through change.

Employee Relations & Investigations: Manage day-to-day workplace inquiries and conduct thorough, objective investigations into workplace concerns, policy interpretations, and interpersonal conflicts.

Performance Management: Facilitate annual and semi-annual performance review cycles. Guide managers in delivering impactful feedback, establishing aligned SMART goals, and developing targeted Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed.

Engagement & Retention: Coordinate annual engagement survey rollouts, facilitate team debriefs, and partner with leadership to build actionable retention and engagement strategies. Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to continuously improve our employee experience.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, refine job descriptions, participate in key interview panels, and co‑lead virtual/physical New Hire Orientations.

Organization & Compensation Support: Validate business cases for promotions/out‑of‑cycle salary adjustments and support the rollout of Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) documentation.

Training & Development: Identify skills gaps within departments and support the delivery of targeted soft‑skills and manager development workshops.

Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, federal/state employment laws, regulatory standards, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI / NIST 800-171) procedures.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience: 3 to 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with heavy emphasis on direct employee relations, workplace investigations, and manager coaching.

Legal & HR Expertise: Thorough working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance guidelines, and HR best practices.

Core Competencies: Proven experience conducting investigations, drafting performance management documentation, and exercising exceptional discretion in high‑conflict situations.

Systems & Soft Skills: Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) and productivity software, coupled with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR).

Prior HR experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations environments.

Compensation:The pay range for this position is $74,614 to $93,267 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan

Paid Life and Long‑term Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!

Profit Sharing Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On‑Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program

Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses

Service awards & Recognition Program

Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch

Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini‑mart, Free Parking

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.