Human Resources Business Partner

Audibel; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Starkey in Plainfield, Indiana, seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to influence business outcomes by aligning people strategies with priorities. You’ll coach leaders, shape culture, and drive engagement and operational effectiveness across the organization.

You’ll partner on talent development, organizational design, and change management while guiding employee relations and HR operations to deliver exceptional results in a growing distribution center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of HR experience required; experience at all levels of the company; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop people strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights on talent, engagement, and trends.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance environment and monitor engagement.
• Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Support change management initiatives and help teams adopt new ways of working.
• Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies and staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on influencing business outcomes through people? Join Starkey's Distribution Center in Plainfield, Indiana, as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) and play a key role in shaping culture, developing talent, guiding leaders, and driving organizational success. In this high-impact role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, partnering on workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee relations. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, navigating complex challenges, and creating an exceptional employee experience while making a meaningful impact in a growing operation, we'd love to connect with you.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

About

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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Hearing is key to our health and happiness. Starkey is much more than the hearing aids we produce. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. We believe being able to hear the world and the people around us is as essential to the human experience as breathing. Many recent advances are already being recognized as disruptive technologies that have positioned Starkey hearing aids as the industry’s first devices that go beyond providing just audiological amplification. Our hearing aids now incorporate Artificial Intelligence, embedded activity sensors, language translation and transcription services, as well as an always-on personal voice assistant.

Job Summary Description / Primary Purpose Of Job

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor, consultant, and coach to leaders across the organization. This role aligns people strategies with business priorities, enhances organizational effectiveness, and fosters a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent development, culture, change management, and employee relations to drive business results.

Job Responsibilities/Results

Strategic Partnership & Consulting

• Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop people strategies that enable performance, growth, and organizational health.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on talent, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Partner with leaders to monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans to strengthen the employee experience.
• Ensure HR commitments are met, including timely communication, service delivery, and follow-through.

Talent Management & Development

• Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and facilitate development plans, coaching, or training solutions.
• Support leadership development through coaching, feedback, and resource recommendations.

Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness

• Support organizational changes, restructures, or new initiatives with clear change management strategies.
• Help teams adopt new ways of working and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Facilitate conversations on team effectiveness, role clarity, and decision-making.

Employee Relations

• Handle complex employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
• Promote equitable and consistent application of policies and practices.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring strategies support current and future business needs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of staffing trends, skills gaps, and market dynamics.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards, Learning, Recruiting) to deliver seamless HR solutions.
• Use HR systems and analytics to maintain data accuracy and measure impact.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience
  • 5-7 years of HR experience required
  • Experience working at all levels of the company
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of employment law and compliance; knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's and other relevant topics related to recruitment

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Strength with Organizational Design, Compensation and Employee Relations
• Must be able to manage and prioritize competing demands; accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, interpersonal, and written
• Confidential Information:
  • This position has access to personnel files, performance management information, salary information and termination information
• Required Communication:
  • External: Communicates with outside agencies, vendors, and government agencies
  • Internal: Communicates regularly with managers and employees at all levels of the company

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $ 75,460.00 - $102,900 / year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.