Senior HR Business Partner

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a technology-driven organization, seeks a Senior HR Business Partner in Wisconsin. You will partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, lead workforce planning, and drive organizational development.

You will coach executives, manage employee relations, ensure compliance, and support change management during growth and transformation. This is a high-impact role with visibility across operations and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in a senior HRBP or equivalent role.
• Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, supply chain, or frontline populations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, aligning human resources initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, and performance goals.
• Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Develop and implement practical HR solutions that support business needs and drive measurable outcomes.
• Coach and advise leaders at all levels to strengthen leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and accountability.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices in compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Change management

Organizational development

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

• Join an innovative, technology-driven organization whose products have a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of intelligent, motivated professionals who are passionate about their work
• Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation — not maintaining the status quo
• Gain strong visibility across finance, operations, and executive leadership
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys technical accounting, problem-solving, and process improvement

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an innovative, technology-driven organization whose products have a meaningful impact on people’s lives
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of intelligent, motivated professionals who are passionate about their work
• Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation — not maintaining the status quo
• Gain strong visibility across finance, operations, and executive leadership
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys technical accounting, problem-solving, and process improvement

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, aligning human resources initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, and performance goals.
• Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Develop and implement practical HR solutions that support business needs and drive measurable outcomes.
• Coach and advise leaders at all levels to strengthen leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and accountability.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee separations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices in compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and HR specialists to address sensitive employee matters and minimize organizational risk.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Support performance management processes, goal setting, talent assessments, and employee development initiatives.
• Facilitate succession planning and leadership development initiatives for key positions.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, evaluate employee engagement, and develop strategies to improve retention and organizational performance.

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Provide guidance on organizational structure, role alignment, and process improvements to support business efficiency.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, operational improvements, and business transformation efforts.
• Partner with leadership to assess employee engagement, organizational culture, and readiness for change.
• Develop and implement change management strategies that support effective transitions and minimize business disruption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8+ years of progressive human resources experience, including experience in a senior-level HR Business Partner or comparable role.
• Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, supply chain, or frontline employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development.

Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000