Human Resources Business Partner

Ultimate Linings; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Linings is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as the primary HR leader for assigned sites in Tennessee. You will balance strategic partnership with hands-on HR execution, aligning workforce plans with business goals across a four-pillar HR model.

Key responsibilities include partnering with site leadership, guiding employee relations, managing HR operations, and driving culture and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years’ progressive HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of US employment law (Canada a plus).
• Union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to site leadership and translate business strategy into workforce plans.
• Lead employee relations investigations and provide risk-based guidance to leaders.
• Own end-to-end HR delivery at site level including onboarding and offboarding.
• Champion performance culture, engagement initiatives, and change leadership.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM Certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is the primary HR leader for assigned sites, responsible for delivering both strategic HR partnership and full spectrum HR execution. Operating within a four pillar HR model, the HRBP plays a dual role as both a Strategic Advisor and Operational HR Leader. This role requires a hands‑on approach, balancing leadership influence with day‑to‑day HR ownership to ensure business aligned outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership & Business Leadership
  • Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership
  • Translate business strategy into workforce plans
  • Use data to identify trends and drive solutions
  • Improve manager effectiveness and leadership capability
• Employee Relations & Workforce Risk Management
  • Lead employee relations investigations and actions
  • Provide risk-based guidance to leaders
  • Ensure compliance with policies and laws
  • Partner on complex labor matters Talent & Workforce Planning (COE’s)
  • Partner on hiring and onboarding
  • Support succession and development planning
  • Identify skill gaps and solutions
  • Drive performance management outcomes
• HR Operations & Administrative Execution
  • Own end to end HR delivery at site level
  • Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and documentation
  • Partner with Shared Services but retain accountability
  • Ensure accurate system and compliance execution
• Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership
  • Champion performance culture
  • Lead engagement initiatives
  • Support change management
  • Drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Preferred

• Professional HR Certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Experience

Minimum Required

• 5+ years’ progressive HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
• Experience strategics & operational HR
• Knowledge of US/Canada employment law
• Union experience preferred

Preferred

• Experience with various human resource information systems, including UKG

Job Specific Skills

Minimum Required

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Adept Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence

Working Conditions

The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:

• Travel may be required
• Normal office environment, plant floor presence required
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals