Human Resources Business Partner

Proto Labs; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

PTO and Holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Protolabs in Nashua, NH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. You will translate business objectives into people solutions, influence outcomes with data, and shape culture while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

The role focuses on talent development, employee relations, change management, and workforce planning, with a strong emphasis on delivering an exceptional employee experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience partnering with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Data-driven decision making and ability to translate data into actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• Build strong relationships across all levels to foster trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning, restructuring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws while guiding HR policies and practices.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Talent development

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join Our Team as a

Human Resources Business Partner!

This position is an ONSITE role based out of Nashua, NH.

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can support teams at all levels? As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping drive business success through people strategies. You will partner closely with managers to navigate organizational growth, develop talent, strengthen employee engagement, and lead through change. In this role, you'll translate business objectives into actionable people solutions, leveraging data, insights, and strong business acumen to influence outcomes. You'll play a critical role in shaping culture, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and delivering an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Partner directly with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals and drive business performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce trends and people metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead and support organizational initiatives involving workforce planning, restructuring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sound judgment.
• Partner with leaders to drive performance management processes, employee development, and career growth discussions.
• Support the attraction and selection of top talent by participating in recruiting and hiring activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while providing practical guidance on HR policies and practices.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, enhance retention, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Identify development needs within client groups and collaborate with leaders to implement meaningful learning and growth opportunities.
• Act as a change agent by helping leaders and teams successfully navigate transformation and business evolution.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, scalable HR solutions

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including direct partnership with business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience influencing leaders and driving strategic people initiatives in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience leading through change and helping organizations adapt in evolving business environments.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• A passion for creating exceptional employee experiences and building high-performing teams

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, engineering, or technology-focused organizations.
• Professional HR certification such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP.
• Experience supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, or change management initiatives

What's In It For You:

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
  • Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$87,800 - $117,100 a year

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.