Human Resources Business Partner

Winston Staffing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Staffing in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Associate Manager, HR Business Partner to support about 300 hourly team members in a union manufacturing setting. The role partners with front-line leaders as the go-to HR resource on site.

You will lead employee and labor relations, coach supervisors on performance and conduct, and drive engagement, onboarding, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and handling HR escalations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR experience in manufacturing (union experience a plus).
• Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field.
• Strong ER investigation and employment law knowledge.
• Kronos, UKG, or Workday experience preferred.
• Flexibility to support off-shift and third-shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee and labor relations, including CBA administration, grievances, and investigations
• Coach supervisors and employees on performance, attendance, and conduct
• Manage compliance, medical accommodations, and HR escalations
• Drive engagement, onboarding, and continuous improvement at the site

Skills

HR experience

ER investigation

Employment law

Union environment

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Tools

Kronos

UKG

Workday

Job description

Now Hiring: Associate Manager, HR Business Partner | Needs prior Manufacturing HR experience

Are you an HR pro who does your best work on the plant floor? We’re looking for a hands-on HRBP to be the go-to HR partner for about 300 hourly team members and front-line leaders in a union manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do:

• Lead employee and labor relations, including CBA administration, grievances, and investigations
• Coach supervisors and employees on performance, attendance, and conduct
• Manage compliance, medical accommodations, and HR escalations
• Drive engagement, onboarding, and continuous improvement at the site

What you bring:

• 3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing (union experience a big plus)
• Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or a related field
• Strong ER investigation and employment law knowledge
• Kronos, UKG, or Workday experience preferred
• Flexibility to support off-shift and third-shift teams

If you’re a trusted partner who balances fairness, compliance, and real connection with your people, let’s talk!