Manufacturing HR Business Partner: People & Performance

Leoforce; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA options

401k with company match

Generous PTO & sick leave

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our manufacturing team in Hampton, VA. You will partner with plant leadership to guide employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in HR or business administration, 3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of HRIS systems. You will support hourly and salaried staff, ensure policy compliance, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
• Experience supporting hourly workforce populations and front-line supervisors.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to plant leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Support daily HR operations within a manufacturing environment, including production and hourly workforce needs.
• Collaborate with leadership to address workforce challenges and implement practical HR solutions.
• Serve as primary contact for employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and company values; foster a positive, compliant work environment.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and corrective actions; coach supervisors on performance and feedback.
• Assist with training initiatives to improve leadership capability and employee development.
• Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting for hourly and salaried roles; drive onboarding and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; assist with reporting and HR metrics.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

UKG

Workday

ADP

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our manufacturing team in Hampton, VA. You will partner with plant leadership to guide employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in HR or business administration, 3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of HRIS systems. You will support hourly and salaried staff, ensure policy compliance, and contribute to