Human Resources Business Partner

Kruger Products Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products Inc. in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced HR Advisor to partner with operations leaders and employees, driving people outcomes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead employee and labor relations, coach, investigate, manage performance, and handle leave administration while ensuring compliance with laws and policies. This role emphasizes data-driven HR solutions and strategic partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting FMLA, ADA accommodations, attendance management, and leave-of-absence programs.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders to drive accountability, performance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting and dashboards.
• Experience using workforce analytics to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders, supervisors, and employees to deliver both business and people outcomes.
• Lead employee and labor relations efforts, including coaching, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Educate leaders on FMLA, ADA accommodations, attendance management, and leave administration to support compliant practices.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions and support leaders with labor relations and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Drive workforce engagement, retention, communication, and culture initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data including attendance, turnover, leave utilization, and other HR indicators to identify opportunities.
• Develop practical, data-driven HR solutions balancing business needs, employee experience, and legal compliance.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and effective leadership practices across assigned business areas.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvement, and scalable HR practices for organizational growth.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

FMLA & ADA

Workday

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Serve as a trusted HR advisor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, partnering with leaders and employees to drive people outcomes and measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders, supervisors, and employees to deliver both business and people outcomes.
• Lead employee and labor relations efforts, including coaching, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Educate leaders and provide guidance on FMLA, ADA accommodations, attendance management, and leave administration to support consistent and compliant practices.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions and support leaders with labor relations and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.
• Drive workforce engagement, retention, communication, and culture initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data including attendance patterns, turnover metrics, leave utilization, and other HR indicators to identify opportunities.
• Develop practical, data-driven HR solutions that balance business needs, employee experience, and legal compliance.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and effective leadership practices across assigned business areas.
• Contribute to policy development, process improvement, and scalable HR practices that support organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting FMLA, ADA accommodations, attendance management, and leave-of-absence programs.
• Proven ability partnering with leaders to drive accountability, performance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, dashboard creation, and trend analysis.
• Experience using workforce analytics, data management, and reporting tools to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to analyze attendance, overtime, turnover, leave utilization, and workforce planning data to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and develop practical, business-focused solutions.

Technologies

• Workday
• Microsoft Excel
• VLOOKUP
• XLOOKUP

Success Profile

• Forward-thinking, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Collaborative partner who builds credibility and trust across the organization.
• Comfortable holding individuals accountable while maintaining positive employee and labor relations.
• Data-driven and analytical, using workforce metrics and business insights to influence decisions and deliver results.
• Energized by creating structure, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Passion for helping leaders succeed and creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment to establish processes, policies, and best practices for long-term success.

Why Kruger Products

• HR has a seat at the table.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions, strengthen leadership capability, support a unionized manufacturing workforce, and help shape the organization’s future.
• Stable and growing company that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact.
• Work alongside leaders committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Move beyond transactional HR into a strategic business partner role with measurable impact on organizational performance.

Location: Memphis, TN (onsite)