Onsite HRBP Manager for Manufacturing & Union Relations

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 151,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager at the West Lafayette site to lead onsite HR, partner with site leadership, and shape people-focused decisions that enhance performance, culture, and workforce readiness.

This role also supports the Ashburn, Virginia location as needed. The position advances employee experience, leadership development, and collaboration across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Labor Relations, Legal, and the HRBP network to align local priorities with Saab’s

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, manufacturing/production preferred.
• Experience with unionized environments and labor relations recommended.
• Ability to translate business needs into HR strategy and people programs.
• Strong analytical skills to leverage workforce data for decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities across levels.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into people strategies and hiring plans.
• Lead or support enterprise HR initiatives within the One HR model.
• Shape employee experience from onboarding to development and retention.
• Coach leaders for clarity, accountability, and execution.
• Partner with Labor Relations, Legal, and HR Ops to ensure policy alignment.
• Monitor HR metrics to surface trends and drive decisions.

Skills

HR strategy

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Change management

Union experience

Manufacturing/production

Self-directed work

Travel willingness

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager at the West Lafayette site to lead onsite HR, partner with site leadership, and shape people-focused decisions that enhance performance, culture, and workforce readiness.

This role also supports the Ashburn, Virginia location as needed. The position advances employee experience, leadership development, and collaboration across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Labor Relations, Legal, and the HRBP network to align local priorities with Saab’s