Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

L'Oréal USA; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Work from home days

Product perks (L'Oréal)

Job summary

L'Oréal USA in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to partner with manufacturing leadership and drive people strategies for non-exempt hourly staff. You will influence site culture, lead HR projects, and ensure data integrity across HR systems.

The role emphasizes talent acquisition for internships and direct-hire plant roles, compensation planning, and development of training initiatives. A strong HRIS/ATS background and executive-level communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing/plant setting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to influence senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional HR projects and driving data integrity initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities to leverage HR data for strategy and impact.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to operational leaders with focus on non-exempt/hourly population.
• Drive enablement on the shop floor and expedite decision-making.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with confidentiality and HR policy guidance.
• Lead site HR projects from conception to execution and support compensation planning.
• Maintain data integrity and produce monthly HR metrics for strategic decisions.
• Partner with recruitment to ensure strong time-to-fill and campus/early career pipelines.
• Promote continuous learning and implement talent development programs.

Skills

Strategic HR partnerships

Employee relations

Data analytics

HRIS/ATS

Excel & PowerPoint

Communication skills

Policy and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Division/Function: Operations / Human Resources

Location: North Little Rock, AR - Manufacturing Plant

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Who We Are:

For over a century, L'Oreal has been at the forefront of beauty innovation, driven by a commitment to quality, efficacy, safety, and a deep understanding of diverse beauty needs. We are a global leader shaping the future of beauty through scientific excellence and a profound sense of responsibility. Our success is powered by an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture that empowers our people to innovate, adapt, and lead.

The Opportunity:

As a Manager, HR Business Partner at the North Little Rock Plant, you will step into a critical role, acting as a strategic partner to our manufacturing and operational leaders. This is not just a role focused on managing daily HR operations; it's an opportunity to actively shape our site culture and workforce. You will be instrumental in fostering a high-performance, agile, and enabled workforce-with a primary focus on leading and supporting our non-exempt and hourly population-while taking point on key plant projects, driving data integrity, and spearheading our campus/early career strategy.

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):

Strategic Business Partnership & Non-Exempt Workforce Management:

• Serve as a trusted strategic HR partner to assigned operational leaders, translating business objectives into dynamic people strategies with a dedicated focus on managing the non-exempt and hourly population.
• Actively drive organizational enablement, empowering supervisors and managers, reducing micromanagement, and accelerating decision-making on the shop floor.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct thorough employee investigations while maintaining strict confidentiality, and provide counsel on HR policies and best practices to ensure a fair, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
• Coordinate and manage social audits to ensure full compliance with internal standards and external requirements.

HR Project Leadership & Program Implementation:

• Take point on key site HR and operational projects, driving them from conception to successful execution across the facility.
• Partner with total rewards on the ongoing evaluation of employee compensation and assist with the planning and execution of annual salary exercises.
• Act as an HR culture ambassador alongside culture champions to implement facility-wide employee engagement, morale, and culture initiatives.

Data Integrity & Operational Excellence:

• Lead site data integrity efforts, ensuring absolute accuracy across internal systems and maintaining internal audit controls.
• Prepare insightful monthly HR reports and metrics to inform strategic plant decisions.
• Ensure strict compliance with all governmental regulations, EEO standards, and internal L'Oreal policies.

Talent Acquisition & Early Career Strategy:

• Partner with recruitment teams and manage relationships with RPO partners to ensure strong time-to-fill rates.
• Spearhead the site's early career and campus strategy to secure pipeline talent for internships and direct-hire plant roles.

Talent Development & Career Pathing:

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and talent agility, implementing training programs that improve individual and operational effectiveness.
• Guide leaders through talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and skills development.

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with experience supporting non-exempt/hourly population in a manufacturing, plant, or operational setting preferred.
• A demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, proactively identifying opportunities, driving innovative solutions, and influencing senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional HR projects and driving data integrity initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience leveraging HR data and metrics to inform strategy, solve complex problems, and measure impact.
• Exceptional communication (written, verbal, presentation), negotiation, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of urgency, service orientation, and executive maturity.
• In-depth understanding of HR principles, employment law, and EEO compliance, coupled with a strong curiosity for HR innovation and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS tools, Applicant Tracking Systems, and strong PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint).

As an integral part of our culture at L'Oreal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oreal products as well as VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learning, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement?

At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Our Safe Together Plan:

Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety in mind.