Human Resources Business Partner

IDEX; Singing Arrow (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support manufacturing site leaders and functional teams across MSS Global Operations.

You will shape workforce planning, organizational design, and talent initiatives, while guiding leaders through performance, coaching, and development processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–8 years progressive HR experience, including Sr. Generalist or HRBP roles.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations or multi-site settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site and functional leaders to support people‑related decision‑making and leadership effectiveness.
• Advise on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent needs.
• Support organizational design, role clarity, and structural alignment with business goals.
• Recruit and onboard employees to meet current and future growth needs.
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, accountability, and development.
• Develop leadership capabilities and targeted development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal laws and industry standards.
• Promote an inclusive, values‑driven IDEX culture.
• Support engagement efforts and action planning based on surveys.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with the HR Manager.
• Analyze HR data to guide leadership decisions and proactive actions.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching leaders

Talent development

HR analytics

Policy interpretation

Workday

KRONOS

Microsoft Office

Multi-site

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

Workday

KRONOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few.IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is group made up of 11 Materials Sciences businesses across 14 locations within the US and Europe. These businesses include: Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC, CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.Job Summary:The HR Business Partner supports manufacturing site and functional leaders by providing strategic and consultative HR support focused on employee relations, performance management, engagement, workforce and talent development. This role partners closely with the HR Director to support leaders through complex people matters, organizational change, and workforce needs, while driving consistent application of HR practices across assigned sites. The HRBP will report directly to the HR Director, MSS Global Operations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Partner with site and functional leaders to support people‑related decision‑making and leadership effectiveness to drive business objectives and organizational performance.Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent needsSupport organizational design by assessing capability needs, role clarity, and structural alignment with business goalsWorks with hiring managers and TA team to recruit and onboard employees to maintain a quality workforce to meet current and future Company growth needs.Act as a change partner during leadership transitions, organizational shifts, and periods of growthCoach managers and leaders on performance management, feedback, accountability, and employee developmentBuild leadership and team capability by partnering with leaders on targeted development initiativesProvides human resources guidance to leaders and employees to ensure compliance with State, Federal laws and regulations and industry accepted standards. Provides and interprets HR guideline and procedures.Coach leaders on fostering an inclusive, values‑aligned IDEX culturePartner with leaders to identify talent risks, development needs, and succession considerationsSupport engagement efforts, including engagement survey review and leader action planningSupport performance review cycles with a focus on development, fairness, and follow‑throughSupport leaders with performance improvement planning and corrective action decisionsLead and support complex and sensitive employee relations matters in partnership with the HR ManagerConduct or support investigations involving leadership or higher‑risk employee relations situationsIdentify people‑related risks and escalate concerns appropriatelyEnsure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and expectationsAnalyze HR data and trends to inform leadership decisions and proactive interventionsGather leader and employee feedback to inform continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and policiesSupport implementation of company HR programs and processes across assigned sitesSupport digital enablement efforts, ensuring leaders and employees adopt new HR tools and processes effectivelyPartner with HR leadership to evaluate and implement automation solutions that strengthen HR operational capabilitiesPartner closely with the HR Director on HR priorities, initiatives, and executionSupport onboarding and development of HR team members as neededEducation & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required, or 6 - 8 years combination of education and experienceMinimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including experience in a Sr. HR Generalist or HR Business Partner roleDemonstrated experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and manager coachingExperience supporting leaders in a manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environment preferredPHR or SPHR Certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong working knowledge of employee relations practices, investigations, performance management, and corrective action processesAbility to coach and influence leaders through complex and sensitive people mattersStrong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive informationAbility to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and employment laws consistentlyStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organizationAbility to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to analyze HR data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for actionProficiency with HR systems and standard business software tools (Workday, KRONOS, and Microsoft Office are preferred)Physical DemandsAbility to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate effectively with individuals and groupsAbility to operate a computer and other office productivity equipmentAbility to move about the facility as needed to support employees and leadersAbility to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 25 poundsWork EnvironmentWork is performed on site within a manufacturing facilityThe role regularly operates in areas where production, equipment, and machinery are presentMust be able to work in environments that require adherence to site safety policies and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and industrial conditions may occur consistent with a manufacturing environmentTravelTravel may be required to support assigned sites, leaders, investigations, and key HR activitiesCertain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be \"U.S. Persons,\" as defined in these regulations. Generally, a \"U.S. Person\" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.