Human Resources Business Partner

Symbiotic Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with the HR Manager and plant leadership across multiple facilities. You will lead employee relations, support recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, and workforce engagement for a large hourly workforce.

You will balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on responsibilities, advise management, and drive HR projects that align with operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and management coaching.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and organizations with large hourly workforces.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, payroll practices, and HR compliance.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting tools.
• Ability to independently manage daily HR responsibilities while recognizing matters requiring management escalation.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HR Manager to implement HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and workforce planning.
• Investigate employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and provide guidance on sensitive personnel matters.
• Coach supervisors and managers on effective employee management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and consistent HR practices.
• Support HR projects, organizational improvements, and professional development initiatives.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, offers, and pre-employment processes.
• Coordinate timecard approvals, review discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state or company leave policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Full-cycle recruitment

Payroll coordination

HR policy & compliance

Coaching & leadership

Communication & interpersonal

HR reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

HR reporting tools

Job description

Conover, United States | Posted on 10/21/2026

Recruiting Firm: Symbiotic Services Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Operations Department: Human Resources Work Arrangement: On-site Reports To: Human Resources Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Approximately 10% local travel

Position Overview

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) on behalf of our client, a manufacturing organization. This position will partner closely with the Human Resources Manager and operational leadership to provide comprehensive HR support across multiple business units and plant locations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing HR, employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, and workforce engagement. This individual must be comfortable supporting a large hourly workforce while balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on, day-to-day responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership & Employee Relations

Collaborate with the HR Manager to implement HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and workforce planning.

Investigate employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and provide guidance on sensitive personnel matters.

Coach supervisors and managers on effective employee management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and consistent HR practices.

Support HR projects, organizational improvements, and professional development initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, offers, and pre-employment processes.

Partner with hiring managers to develop and maintain accurate job descriptions.

Coordinate new hire onboarding, employee orientation, and training activities.

Support recruitment strategies designed to meet operational staffing requirements.

Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS, payroll, and personnel management systems.

Coordinate timecard approvals, review discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.

Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and other personnel updates.

Assist employees with benefits, payroll, compensation inquiries, and annual open enrollment.

Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state or company leave policies.

Maintain confidential personnel documentation, including I-9 forms, performance evaluations, employment records, and compliance documentation.

Compliance & Workplace Safety

Ensure HR practices comply with applicable federal and state employment laws and organizational policies.

Support workplace safety initiatives in collaboration with Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) teams.

Assist with return-to-work coordination and employee-related safety matters.

Promote adherence to workplace safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Maintain accurate compliance records and support HR reporting requirements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience , preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.

Demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and management coaching.

Strong experience managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.

Experience supporting multiple facilities and organizations with large hourly workforces.

Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, payroll practices, and HR compliance.

Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA.

Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting tools.

Ability to independently manage daily HR responsibilities while recognizing matters requiring management escalation.

Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous HR experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production-based environments.

Experience supporting plant operations, shift-based employees, and frontline supervisors.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish , including speaking, reading, and writing.

Professional HR certification such as PHR or SPHR .

Experience supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives within production environments.

Strong understanding of attendance management, timekeeping, and workforce compliance.

HR Business Partnership & Strategic Support

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Payroll Administration & HRIS Management

Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance

Manufacturing Workforce Support

Leadership Coaching & Stakeholder Management

Benefits & Leave Administration

Employee Engagement & Retention

Confidentiality & Professional Judgment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based within a manufacturing environment.

Occasional visits to production facilities where standard manufacturing hazards may be present.

Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform typical office-related duties.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing less than 15 pounds.

Compliance with applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Approximately 10% local travel within the state.

Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for company events, travel, or time-sensitive projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity offers an experienced HR professional the ability to make a meaningful impact within a manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will work directly with operational leadership, influence workforce strategies, strengthen employee engagement, and support HR processes across multiple facilities.