Human Resources Business Partner

AccruePartners; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a talented HR leader to serve as the primary HR partner for the Lebanon, TN facility. You will own employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations with direct access to site leadership to influence workforce decisions and drive operational success.

You will collaborate with an established Shared Services team and HR Centers of Excellence, strengthening processes, developing leaders, and delivering meaningful improvements to the

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and manager advising.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws.
• Experience with talent planning, performance management, organizational change, and engagement initiatives.
• Visible collaboration with plant leadership and hands-on execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader for the Lebanon facility with broad ownership of ER, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations.
• Maintain direct visibility with site leadership and influence workforce decisions and operations.
• Receive support from Shared Services and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Own day-to-day HR execution including investigations, onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and compliance.
• Help improve manager effectiveness through coaching, accountability, and leadership development.
• Support succession planning, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational change.
• Ensure HR programs are consistently implemented while remaining responsive to the facility’s needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Compliance

HR operations

Investigation leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

• A well-established manufacturing organization with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continued growth.
• An established organization backed by a broader portfolio of brands.
• A hands-on, plant-based environment where Human Resources works closely with operations and site leadership.
• A business focused on safety, product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Team You Will Be Joining

• A well-established manufacturing organization with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continued growth.
• An established organization backed by a broader portfolio of brands.
• A hands-on, plant-based environment where Human Resources works closely with operations and site leadership.
• A business focused on safety, product quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to serve as the primary HR leader and trusted advisor for the Lebanon facility.
• Broad ownership across employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, and HR operations.
• Direct visibility with site leadership and the ability to influence decisions affecting the workforce and operation.
• Support from an established Shared Services team and specialized HR Centers of Excellence.
• A highly visible role where you can strengthen processes, develop leaders, and make a measurable impact on the employee experience.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

• Serve as the bridge between the facility’s business priorities and its people strategy.
• Provide site leaders with practical, risk-informed guidance on employee relations, performance, and workforce decisions.
• Own day-to-day HR execution, including investigations, onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and compliance.
• Help improve manager effectiveness through coaching, accountability, and leadership development.
• Support succession planning, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational change.
• Ensure HR programs and processes are consistently implemented while remaining responsive to the needs of the facility.

LOCATION: Onsite 5x days in Lebanon, TN

The Background That Fits

• At least five years of progressive HR experience, ideally supporting a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-site environment.
• A well-rounded HR background with the ability to balance strategic partnership with hands-on operational execution.
• Strong employee relations experience, including leading investigations, resolving conflict, and advising managers on performance matters.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with exposure to both U.S. and Canadian requirements considered valuable.
• Experience supporting talent planning, performance management, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Confidence working directly with plant leadership and maintaining a visible presence with employees on the manufacturing floor.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; HR certification, union exposure, and UKG experience are preferred.

#Onsite Open