Human Resources Business Partner

Clark Resources; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Resources is partnering with a leading manufacturer to recruit an HR Business Partner for its Des Moines, IA facility. The role supports plant leadership across employee relations, recruitment, retention, compliance, training and performance management.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment, advise on policies, ensure fair application of HR procedures and drive workforce initiatives. Strong communication and collaboration with employees and leaders at all levels are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 3–5 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, benefits, employment law and HR best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work with employees and leaders at all levels
• PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent certification preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to recruit, develop and retain a skilled workforce
• Manage full-cycle recruitment including postings, screening and interviews
• Advise supervisors on employee relations, performance management and policies
• Ensure HR policies are applied consistently and fairly
• Review hiring paperwork, promotions, transfers, and performance reviews
• Support onboarding and orientation
• Analyze HR data, prepare reports and recommend actions
• Participate in compliance audits and training

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Communication

Analytical skills

HR data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

We are partnering with a leading manufacturer seeking an HR Business Partner for its manufacturing facility near Des Moines, Iowa. This position will support employees and plant leadership across employee relations, recruitment, retention, compliance, training and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant leadership to develop strategies for recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled workforce
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, application review, candidate screening and interviews
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers regarding employee relations, performance management and company policies
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently
• Review new-hire paperwork, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and other employment transactions for accuracy
• Support employee onboarding and orientation
• Collect and analyze HR data, prepare reports and recommend appropriate courses of action
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual HR compliance audits and training
• Assist with affirmative action and employment-law compliance initiatives
• Identify, develop and facilitate employee training programs
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to HR team members
• Participate in HR strategy, safety and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate employee records and confidential HR documentation
• Promote a safe and healthy workplace while ensuring compliance with company safety policies
• Follow applicable safety, quality and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• 3–5 years of human resources experience within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, employment law and HR best practices
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, analytical and computer skills
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• PHR, SHRM-CP or another relevant HR certification preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus