Senior HR Business Partner

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support the Stationary Metrology Division, focusing on the Service organization and other functions. The role partners with leaders to develop people strategies that drive growth, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will combine business acumen with HR expertise, leveraging data-driven insights to deliver practical HR solutions and foster an inclusive, performance-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HRBP experience.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders in a dynamic organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience leading organizational change, talent management, workforce planning, and employee relations initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with objectives.
• Partner on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Coach leaders on performance, change management, and organizational development.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning to retain top talent.
• Advise on employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment strategies and workforce plans.
• Support compensation programs and pay decisions in collaboration with Total Rewards.
• Drive employee engagement through data-driven insights and action plans.
• Use HR metrics to inform business decisions and identify trends.
• Lead change initiatives, including restructures and acquisitions, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Strategic HR

Talent management

Employee relations

Workforce analytics

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR

SHRM-CP/SPHR preferred

Tools

SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

Summary

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support the Stationary Metrology Division, with a primary focus on the Service organization and other assigned business functions.

The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, partnering to develop and execute people strategies that enable business growth and organizational effectiveness. This role works closely with leaders to strengthen talent, build high‑performing teams, improve employee engagement, and drive organizational change while fostering an inclusive, performance‑driven culture.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep HR expertise and is passionate about helping leaders and employees achieve success. Through trusted partnerships, data‑driven insights, and practical HR solutions, the Senior HRBP plays a critical role in advancing business objectives while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders by aligning people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives to build organizational capability.
• Coach and influence leaders on employee performance, leadership effectiveness, change management, and organizational development.
• Lead talent review and succession planning processes to identify, develop, and retain top talent.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, policy interpretation, and corrective action while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop effective recruitment strategies and workforce plans that attract and retain top talent.
• Collaborate with Compensation and Total Rewards to support competitive compensation programs, promotions, organizational changes, and pay decisions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives by analyzing feedback, identifying trends, and implementing action plans that strengthen culture and improve the employee experience.
• Utilize workforce analytics and HR metrics to provide business insights, identify trends, and support informed decision‑making.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructures, acquisitions, business transformations, and change management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to implement enterprise‑wide HR programs and initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify HR processes and improve organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive Human Resources Business Partner experience.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders in a dynamic, fast‑paced organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, talent management, workforce planning, and employee relations initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing HR data and workforce metrics to drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and critical thinking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering, or field service organizations.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or remote teams.
• Experience with SuccessFactors or similar Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Benefits

Hexagon offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Explore Life at Hexagon

Today, everything from the phone in your pocket to the aeroplanes crossing the sky functions because we can measure the world around us. Measurement is not just the foundation of progress—it is the thread that connects human achievement, from the earliest monuments to the frontier of space. At Hexagon, measurement is in our DNA. For 25 years, we've shaped industries and enabled innovators by delivering precision, accuracy, and reliability where it matters most. Now, as the world moves into the intelligence age with its own set of challenges and opportunities, Hexagon stands ready—the global leader in measurement technologies—measuring what matters for the future.

From microns to Mars, we measure what matters for the future.

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Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world's most vital industries. From aerospace & defence, automotive, construction, general manufacturing, to mining and more, we provide the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 17,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.7bn EUR.