Senior HR Business Partner

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and drive value through people strategies in Bethlehem, PA. This hybrid, full-time role delivers strategic HR support to complex operations.

You will design organizational effectiveness, oversee talent development, and guide employee relations, performance management, and succession planning across units. The role collaborates with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP supporting senior leaders in a complex, operational environment.
• Ability to influence and advise leaders at multiple levels.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance and talent management.
• Exposure to international HR support and cross-cultural considerations.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling sensitive matters.
• Strong communication skills to explain HR concepts clearly.
• Proficient in HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for assigned business units with strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and engagement.
• Advise leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and develop action plans aligned with business goals.
• Support leaders through growth, restructuring, reorganizations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Lead annual HR processes including performance reviews, merit and promotion planning, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to inform decisions and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR program/tool development and continuous improvement.
• Model leadership behaviors and reinforce company values.
• Support special HR projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HRBP partner

Leadership coaching

Influence leaders

Employee relations

Talent management

HRIS

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Discretion

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources| Bethlehem, PA (Hybrid) | Full-Time, Exempt

Cooper Machinery Services has been powering the energy industry since 1833, and today our legends run stronger than ever. We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner.

People. Process. Technology. Impact. Join us and help transform how HR partners, supports, and provides value to our employees and business leaders.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units, providing strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with leadership to assess organizational effectiveness, identify talent and capability gaps, and develop action plans aligned with business goals.
• Support leaders through change initiatives such as growth, restructuring, reorganizations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll, Benefits) to deliver integrated and effective HR solutions.
• Lead and support annual HR processes including performance reviews, merit and promotion planning, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to inform decision-making and provide clear recommendations to leaders.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR programs, tools, and processes as the HR function matures.
• Model strong leadership behaviors and reinforce company values across the organization.
• Support special projects and initiatives that advance HR strategy and business priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders in a complex, operationally focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise leaders at multiple levels, including senior leadership.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coaching other HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent management, and employment practices.
• Exposure to international HR support, including partnering with leaders or employees outside the U.S. and navigating cross-cultural considerations, global policies, or local employment practices.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain HR concepts and recommendations to leaders and employees.
• Comfortable working in a growing organization where processes may still be evolving.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Desired Characteristics:

• Positive, solutions-oriented leader with a willingness to roll up their sleeves.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Approachable and collaborative, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
• Passionate about developing leaders, employees, and HR team members.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to strengthening the overall HR function.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and sound judgment in all interactions and decisions.
• Strong commitment to supporting the business, customers, and communities we serve.

Why Join Us:

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment, no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period).
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plan.
• Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match; employees are 100% vested on Day 1.
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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