Human Resources Business Partner

Tomra; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO 31 days

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Tomra Food in North America seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leaders, shape the people agenda, and deliver practical solutions that help teams thrive. You will provide trusted advice on performance, talent, and organizational change, lead local HR matters, and contribute to global projects across regions.

Travel domestically and internationally is required. We value people-first mindset, curiosity, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution,

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, including advisory or partner roles.
• Proven success in designing and implementing change and people processes.
• Knowledge of local employment legislation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally; valid passport and driving license required.
• Ability to perform occasional lifting up to 10 lbs and sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Build deep understanding of assigned business areas, including objectives and people trends.
• Provide timely, consistent advice and coaching to leaders on performance, onboarding, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition and engagement.
• Collaborate with managers to shape people strategies and ensure long-term sustainable solutions.
• Champion initiatives that create a positive employee experience and help teams thrive.
• Analyze and respond to workforce capability needs, supporting organizational planning and transformation.
• Assist in designing practical people solutions with the Employee Experience team, ensuring consistent processes.
• Lead or contribute to global projects, templates, and frameworks with regional alignment.
• Handle local HR matters, from policy interpretation to benefits administration and compliance.
• Promote a 'Safety First' approach and adherence to policies, processes, and authority limits.

Skills

HR experience

Change management

Employment law

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Physical tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Are you a people-first HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, solving complex challenges, and making a meaningful impact?

This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on, strategic role where you'll be trusted to influence decisions, partner closely with leaders, and shape the people agenda across North America. You'll have the autonomy to solve problems, challenge thinking, and deliver practical solutions that help people, teams, and the business thrive.

We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about people, is curious by nature, and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You may already be an experienced HR Business Partner,or you may have developed strong partnering capability and be ready for broader scope and new challenges.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll work closely with leaders across North America, providing trusted advice and support across performance, talent, organisational change, workforce planning, and people development. You'll help leaders build high‑performing, engaged teams, unlock potential, and create an environment where people can do their best work.

Key responsibilities:

• Build a deep understanding of your assigned business areas, including their objectives and people trends.
• Provide timely, consistent advice and coaching to leaders across performance, onboarding, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and engagement.
• Collaborate with managers to shape people strategies and ensure long‑term sustainable solutions.
• Champion initiatives that create a positive employee experience, helping teams thrive.
• Analyze and respond to workforce capability needs, supporting organisational planning and transformation.
• Assist in designing practical people solutions together with the Employee Experience team, ensuring processes are consistently applied.
• Lead or contribute to global projects, templates, and frameworks, ensuring alignment with practices across regions.
• Handle local HR matters, from policy interpretation to benefits administration and compliance.
• Promote a “Safety First” approach and adherence to agreed policies, processes, and authority limits.

Health, safety and care for the environment come first. You are empowered to stop work if something feels unsafe, and we expect everyone to speak up so we can prevent harm and reduce our environmental impact.

• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, including experience in an HR Advisor, Senior Advisor, Business Partner, or similar role.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing change and people-related processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of local employment legislation.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with proven ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally; a valid passport and unrestricted driving license are required.
• Capability to carry out occasional physical tasks (lifting up to 10 lbs, sitting for long periods).

Learnable in role:

• Facilitation of internal training and involvement in global projects.

Any additional languages are welcome.

Pay Band

For U.S. applicants, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements, the anticipated annual base pay range for this position is $87,117.42 - $130,676.13 USD annually. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location.

Why work for us:

Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste. We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% employee premium coverage
• 31 days of PTO annually (vacation, sick, and holidays), increasing with tenure
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% of your contributions
• 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Up to 4 days of paid bereavement leave to support employees during personal loss
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental, emotional, and financial well-being
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, well-being, and teamwork
• Global career growth opportunities with strong internal promotion record

Proud Gold Level 2024 & 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Award recipient

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.