Human Resources Business Partner

Ground Effects LLC; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Effects LLC in Missouri is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead site HR partnerships and execute full HR functions. You will balance strategic advisory work with hands-on operations to align people initiatives with business goals.

You will partner with site leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development, while ensuring compliance with U.S. employment laws and HRIS systems such as UKG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments.
• Experience with strategic and operational HR.
• Knowledge of US employment law.
• Union experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS such as UKG.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to site leadership and translate strategy into workforce plans.
• Lead employee relations investigations and risk guidance.
• Support hiring, onboarding, succession, and skill-gap initiatives.
• Own end-to-end HR delivery at site, including onboarding/offboarding.
• Drive performance culture and change management.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Change management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is the primary HR leader for assigned sites, responsible for delivering both strategic HR partnership and full spectrum HR execution.

Operating within a four pillar HR model, the HRBP plays a dual role as both a Strategic Advisor and Operational HR Leader. This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing leadership influence with day-to-day HR ownership to ensure business aligned outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership
• Translate business strategy into workforce plans
• Use data to identify trends and drive solutions
• Improve manager effectiveness and leadership capability

Employee Relations & Workforce Risk Management

• Lead employee relations investigations and actions
• Provide risk-based guidance to leaders
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws
• Partner on complex labor matters

Talent & Workforce Planning (COE’s)

• Partner on hiring and onboarding
• Support succession and development planning
• Identify skill gaps and solutions
• Drive performance management outcomes

HR Operations & Administrative Execution

• Own end to end HR delivery at site level
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and documentation
• Partner with Shared Services but retain accountability
• Ensure accurate system and compliance execution

Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership

• Champion performance culture
• Support change management

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Preferred:

• Professional HR Certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Experience

• 5+ years’ progressive HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
• Experience strategics & operational HR
• Knowledge of US/Canada employment law
• Union experience preferred

Preferred:

• Experience with various human resource information systems, including UKG

Job Specific Skills

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Adept Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence

Working Conditions

The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:

• Travel may be required
• Normal office environment, plant floor presence required
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

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