Regional HR Business Partner — Manufacturing

Kamps Pallets, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamps Pallets, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the West Region.

This role functions as the primary HR contact for plant management and employees, coaching managers on compliant practices and resolving issues across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, and unemployment claims. Travel to plant locations is regular, especially in the first 90 days, with ongoing site visits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional human resources experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and representing an employer in unemployment hearings.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations, and working knowledge of benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation administration, including FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to timely, reliable follow‑through.
• Socially confident relationship builder who takes initiative to connect with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong emotional awareness with the ability to read situations and stay composed in difficult conversations.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and pivot as priorities change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in, or a genuine interest in, the manufacturing industry.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; Workday experience a plus.
• Collaborative team player who acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work is performed primarily from a home office, with time spent in plant offices and on manufacturing floors during site visits.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building and Customer Service: Build strong relationships with plant managers and supervisors through site visits and ongoing communication.
• Recruiting and Onboarding: Lead full-cycle recruiting and partner with managers to understand staffing needs and vacancies.
• Employee Relations, Investigations, and Coaching: Navigate complex employee relations, conduct investigations, and coach managers on policy and employment law.
• Unemployment Claims: Manage unemployment claims from start to finish and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Benefits, Leave, and Workers’ Compensation: Advise on return to work under FMLA/ADA, coordinate leave and workers’ compensation matters.
• HR Support and Systems: Respond to HR tickets, maintain employee records, and liaise between employees and Payroll/IT/Accounting.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure I-9 compliance and correct employment law practices in partnership with Safety.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Coaching

Investigations

Unemployment Claims

Benefits Administration

Workday

I-9 Compliance

Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Kamps Pallets, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the West Region.

This role functions as the primary HR contact for plant management and employees, coaching managers on compliant practices and resolving issues across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, and unemployment claims. Travel to plant locations is regular, especially in the first 90 days, with ongoing site visits.