Human Resources Business Partner ~ Manufacturing

111 Cambria Company LLC; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Discretionary profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cambria is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic advisor to our Cambria Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, MN. The role provides both tactical and strategic HR support across employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition support, compliance, employee communications, and organizational effectiveness.

The HRBP will coach leaders, drive talent reviews, manage employee relations, ensure legal compliance, and partner on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; experience supporting employees in the U.S. (especially California) and Canada preferred.
• Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Office; Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to assigned business units, partnering with leaders across the full talent lifecycle to drive organizational effectiveness and business results.
• Coach and influence managers to ensure compliant people management practices.
• Partner with leaders for workforce planning, job design, and requisition approval.
• Manage offboarding processes and conduct exit interviews with trend analysis for retention improvements.
• Advise and guide leaders through performance management with proper documentation and compliance.
• Deliver HR-related training and leader coaching sessions to support business priorities.

Skills

Relationship building

Consulting

Influencing skills

Communication

Employee relations

Performance management

Employment law compliance

Confidentiality

Workday proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related

Tools

Workday

Job description

Cambria is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to our Cambria Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, MN. The role provides both tactical and strategic HR support across employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition support, compliance, employee communications, and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to assigned business units, partnering with leaders across the full talent lifecycle, including goal setting, performance management, merit planning, talent reviews, 9-box assessments, and succession planning, to drive organizational effectiveness and business results.
• Coach and influence managers to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people management practices.
• Partner with leaders throughout the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, job design, and requisition approval.
• Manage off boarding processes, including conducting exit interviews, analyzing trends, and providing recommendations to improve retention and engagement.
• Advise and guide leaders through the performance management process, ensuring quality documentation and compliance within Workday.
• Facilitate and deliver HR‑related training and leader coaching sessions as needed to support business priorities.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Investigate employee concerns and complaints, assess risk, and recommend appropriate and timely resolutions.
• Communicate policy and organizational changes effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive employee information.
• Support HR initiatives and projects, including training development and other ad‑hoc business needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to build strong, credible relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders at all levels.
• Experience partnering with de‑centralized leaders and employee groups preferred.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills with ability to balance employee advocacy and business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and employment law compliance.
• High level of integrity and proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment while applying company policies and best practices.
• Proficiency in Workday, including reporting and data navigation (preferred).
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and adaptable in a growing and changing environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business related (required).

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in a HR Generalist or HRBP role. Manufacturing experience preferred; experience supporting employees in the U.S. (especially California) and Canada preferred.

Systems: Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Office; Workday experience preferred.

Additional Requirements: Managerial responsibilities: N/A.

Physical Requirements

Office position requiring telephone and computer use. Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. May need to bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally. Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements

May travel between local Cambria locations.

Benefits and Compensation

Cambria’s starting salary for this position is $80,000 – $95,000. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job‑related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Benefits include: Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, 401(k) with matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account, Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

EEO Statement

Cambria is an equal opportunity employer. Applicant Rights: Right to Work. Cambria participates in E‑Verify.