People Operations Business Partner

Accelera; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role drives talent acquisition and organizational effectiveness while championing employee engagement and aligning human capital with business goals.

Responsibilities cover end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, and employee relations. The position requires strong HR knowledge, manufacturing experience, and confidentiality in handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• 5+ years in HR Generalist or Business Partner roles in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and recruitment practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS/ADP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for technical, skilled trade, and production roles to build high-performing teams.
• Partner with operational leaders to execute workforce planning, talent selection, and onboarding workflows.
• Drive employee relations initiatives, performance management, and professional development programs to boost retention.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state labor regulations while maintaining accurate personnel documentation.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and HR data to identify process improvements and enhance hiring efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on special projects and company-wide engagement initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on sensitive employee matters, maintaining confidentiality and professional diplomacy.

Skills

HR Generalist/BP

Employment Law

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

HRIS/ADP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP

MS Dynamics

Job description

As a People Operations Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving talent acquisition and organizational effectiveness within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will champion employee engagement and ensure operational excellence by aligning human capital strategies with business objectives.

About the Role

As a People Operations Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving talent acquisition and organizational effectiveness within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will champion employee engagement and ensure operational excellence by aligning human capital strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for technical, skilled trade, and production roles to build high-performing teams.
• Partner with operational leaders to execute workforce planning, talent selection, and onboarding workflows.
• Drive employee relations initiatives, performance management, and professional development programs to boost retention.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state labor regulations while maintaining accurate personnel documentation.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and HR data to identify process improvements and enhance hiring efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on special projects and company-wide engagement initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on sensitive employee matters, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professional diplomacy.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Generalist or Business Partner roles, specifically within manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, recruitment best practices, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex problems independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and experience with HRIS or payroll systems like ADP.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience with MS Dynamics or similar enterprise resource planning software.
• Demonstrated success in developing community-based talent pipelines and trade school partnerships.