Human Resources Business Partner

The Davis Companies; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies are partnering with a growing manufacturing operation to recruit an Human Resources Business Partner who will support plant leadership, drive employee engagement, and align HR programs with business goals on the Denton site.

You will advise on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and leadership development while ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR policies. This is a hands-on, visibility-driven role on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience.
• Experience supporting production and operations teams on a plant floor.
• Knowledge of compensation, organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, and employment law.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies to support business objectives.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, coaching, workforce planning, and development.
• Advocate for a positive workplace culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, training, and leadership development.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR best practices.
• Analyze workforce trends and propose organizational improvements.
• Collaborate with corporate HR on strategic initiatives.
• Assist in compensation planning and HR administration.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Workforce planning

Organizational development

Compensation knowledge

Employment law

Communication skills

Change management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

Are you an HR professional who thrives on the plant floor, enjoys building relationships with employees, and wants to make a real impact on a growing operation? We're partnering with an expanding manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support operations and drive employee engagement across the facility.

This is a highly visible role that serves as a trusted advisor to plant leadership while acting as a champion for employees. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing HR background, exceptional employee relations experience, and the flexibility to support all shifts as needed.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a growing manufacturing company with a strong commitment to its people
• High-impact HR leadership role with direct influence on plant culture and employee engagement
• Partner closely with operations and leadership teams
• Opportunity to shape workforce planning, talent development, retention, and employee experience
• Collaborative environment where HR has a seat at the table

What You'll Do

• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, coaching, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Act as an employee advocate and champion for a positive workplace culture
• Lead employee engagement initiatives that improve morale, retention, and communication across the facility
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, training, and leadership development programs
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR best practices
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend solutions that drive organizational effectiveness
• Collaborate with corporate HR to implement strategic initiatives and programs
• Support compensation planning, policy interpretation, and HR administration activities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience
• Experience supporting production and operations teams in a plant setting
• Working knowledge of compensation, organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, and employment law
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence leaders and build trust with employees at all levels of the organization
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred (or ability to obtain)

Key Traits for Success

• Employee-focused and people-first mindset
• Comfortable being visible on the production floor
• Able to build credibility with both leadership and hourly employees
• Strong coach, mentor, and change agent
• Flexible to support all shifts when business needs require it
• Passionate about creating an engaged, high-performing workforce

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can truly influence culture, support employees, and help drive the continued growth of a manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.