Human Resources Business Partner

H.B. Fuller Company; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentives & recognitions programs

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate with leaders across multiple sites to address employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation while delivering HR programs.

You will lead regional HR projects, counsel managers on workplace issues, and support recruiting, training, compensation, and benefits, contributing to a compliant, engaged workforce and business goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related work experience in HR or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's or University Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Hybrid work arrangement indicated by #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues, conducting thorough investigations to ensure fairness and compliance.
• Counsel employees and managers on workplace issues, ensuring adherence to employment laws, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with managers to implement HR recommendations and drive change in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead scopes of work within regional HR projects impacting multiple functions.
• Collaborate with HR experts in recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Workforce analytics

Organizational effectiveness

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree in HR/Business

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The HR Business Partner collaborates with business leaders, managers, and employees to understand immediate priorities and align HR products and services to meet operational and tactical needs. This role addresses key challenges such as resolving employee relations issues, supporting performance management, and advising on policy interpretation while managing multiple projects and facilitating morale-building initiatives. By focusing on short-term solutions and fostering collaboration across teams, the HR Business Partner ensures HR practices effectively support business goals and workforce engagement.

Scope:

Cross Region multiple sites (~300+ employees), including sites with organized labor or similar complexities.

Autonomy/Supervision:

Operates independently with management coaching

Decision-Making:

Applies critical thinking to meet increasingly complex biz needs while operating within HR standards

Problem-Solving:

Proposes solutions and aligns stakeholders to manages complex issues

Project Support:

Leads scopes of work within regional HR projects impacting multiple functions.

Employee Relations and Compliance

Manages and resolves complex employee and labor relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations to ensure fairness and compliance

Counsels employees and managers on workplace issues, ensuring adherence to employment laws, policies, and procedures.

Business Partnering and Advising

Operates as a key partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, workforce analytics, organizational effectiveness, and employee development. Acts as a trusted advisor for performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation. Supports business leaders in implementing HR recommendations and driving change efforts to align with business objectives.

HR Program Delivery

Collaborates with functional HR experts in recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits to optimize programs for the specific needs of local facilities. Facilitates employee lifecycle processes, including internal transfers, promotions, and exit interviews, identifying trends to enhance retention and career development strategies. Participates in the creation and implementation of HR policies and programs to address workforce needs and drive organizational success.

Talent Planning & Management

Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and effective achievement of training objectives. Supports employee development initiatives to foster engagement and skill enhancement.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of related work experience Bachelor's or University Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field of study #LI-MB1 #LI-Hybrid

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $87,000 - $112,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.