Human Resources Business Partner

Carris Reels, Inc.; Rutland Town (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive benefits: medical/dental/视

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Carris Reels, Inc. is seeking a people-focused HR Business Partner to shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our employee-owned manufacturing organization.

You’ll partner with leaders on three shifts to support development, engagement, and growth. You’ll manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration while maintaining accurate HR data and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; 3+ years HR in manufacturing.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred; OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to drive engagement, performance, and development.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Maintain accurate employee data and coordinate with payroll.
• Support benefits administration and leaves compliance.
• Deliver leadership training and culture initiatives.
• Communicate policies consistently to employees and leaders.

Skills

HRBP experience

Manufacturing HR

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

HRIS proficiency

OSHA familiarity

PHR/SHRM-CP

MS Office & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Make an Impact. Build Stronger Teams. Shape Our Culture.Join an employee-owned manufacturing company where people take pride in what they do and share in the success they help create. Carris Reels seeks a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our organization.In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to employees and leaders on three shifts—supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing our core values of safety, shared ownership, and customer-driven.What You’ll DoServe as a culture ambassador, promoting our employee-owned values and commitment to shared success.Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance in all HR function areas, such as employee relations, team development, performance management, and engagement.Manage full-cycle recruitment & retention—including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding—with a focus on building strong, long-term teams.Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs that establish expectations for teamwork, safety, and accountability.Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and collaborate with Corporate HR/payroll to ensure system updates are timely and accurate.Support employees through benefits administration and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.Facilitate training programs that enhance leadership, reinforce our core values, and encourage continuous improvement.Drive employee engagement by supporting team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives.Ensure consistent communication and application of company policies; serve as a trusted resource for both employees and leaders.Why You’ll Love Working HereEmployee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every voice matters and every contribution counts.Strong Culture: Play a key role in shaping a supportive, values-driven culture built on ownership and teamwork.Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insuranceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) with company contributionProfit-sharingPaid time off and holidaysJoin Our TeamIf you’re a hands-on HR professional who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and strengthening culture, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a workplace where ownership, engagement, and excellence thrive.What You BringA genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style.Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field or work equivalent.3+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred; OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred.