Human Resources Manager

nVent; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals while guiding policies and practices. The role supports workforce planning, employee engagement, and inclusion across global operations.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years of HR experience partnering with executives, a professional HR certification, and proven ability to advise on employee relations, performance management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience partnering with leaders.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law, performance management, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR policies and programs.
• Guide workforce planning, talent development, and retention initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Collaborate with centers of excellence to implement HR programs and drive improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational development

Leadership partnering

Data-driven HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals. This role provides HR guidance, supports workforce planning, drives employee engagement, and ensures consistent application of HR policies, programs, and practices. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to leadership while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

What you will experience in this position:

• Manage HR staff, coaching team members, and being responsible for day-to-day HR operations.
• Serve as an advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning initiatives including talent acquisition, leadership planning, and retention strategies.
• Provide guidance and support related to employee discipline, investigations, and conflict resolution while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Development, Benefits, etc.) to implement HR programs and initiatives.
• Support management efforts related to organizational restructures, process improvements, and cultural initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling employee relations matters and advising leadership.

Working Conditions:

• Desk in a regular office setting but exposure to a manufacturing environment, including noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures when on the production floor (with required personal protective equipment).
• Onsite position with standard business hours; occasional need for extended hours, evenings, or weekends as required by operational demands.
• Occasional travel to another facility or to offsite meetings.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience partnering with business leaders.
• 5-7+ years strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law, performance management, and organizational development are strongly preferred.

We have:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide. Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.