Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Patrick Industries, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Senior HRBP to partner with senior leaders, translating business goals into strategic HR priorities while guiding talent management, employee relations, and compliance across manufacturing segments.

You will act as a strategic partner under the Director of HR, supporting merit cycles, equity decisions, and annual compensation, while driving organizational design and development initiatives in a fast-growing production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• 7+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Strategic thinker with execution ability.
• Experience in change and project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR Directors.
• Translate business goals into HR priorities across client groups.
• Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends and interventions.
• Partner with leaders on org design, restructuring, and change management.
• Drive performance management cycles, coaching, and calibration.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D on development plans.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Ensure policy consistency across units while adapting locally.
• Partner with Legal/ER on terminations, accommodations, investigations.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws across regions.
• Escalate between business leaders and COEs (TA, Comp, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll).
• Ensure SLAs from shared services meet business needs; flag gaps.
• Standardize processes while balancing centralized efficiency with local flexibility.
• Provide feedback to COEs to improve shared services.
• Guide merit cycles, promotions, and equity adjustments with COE.
• Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Support annual compensation planning and budgeting.
• Facilitate manager training on HR tools and policies.
• Coordinate engagement survey action planning.
• Support open enrollment and HR calendar events.
• Lead HR projects aligned with overall HR strategy.

Skills

HR Generalist

Manufacturing experience

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!

Patrick Industries is seeking a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner to support the assigned segment of Patrick Industries growing portfolio. Under the direction of the Director of HR, the HRBP will act a strategic partner to the leadership team and support all components of the HR function, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, succession planning, compliance, benefits etc.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR Directors
• Translate business goals into HR priorities and people plans across multiple client groups simultaneously
• Analyze workforce metrics (turnover, engagement, headcount, cost-per-hire) to identify trends and recommend interventions
• Partner with leaders on org design, restructuring, and change management initiatives
• Drive performance management cycles, coaching managers on goal-setting, feedback, and calibration
• Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D on targeted development plans
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, escalating high-risk matters appropriately
• Ensure consistent application of policies across business units while adapting to local/functional nuances
• Partner with Legal/ER specialists on terminations, accommodations, and workplace investigations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment law across all supported regions
• Act as the escalation point between business leaders and centralized COEs (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll)
• Ensure SLAs from shared services teams meet business unit needs; flag service gaps
• Support standardizing processes across business units while balancing centralized efficiency with local flexibility
• Provide feedback to COEs to continuously improve shared service offerings
• Guide managers through merit cycles, promotions, and equity adjustments in partnership with Comp COE
• Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness as necessary
• Support annual compensation planning and budget processes
• Facilitate manager training on HR tools, policies, and people processes
• Partner cross-functionally on engagement survey action planning
• Support open enrollment, performance cycles, and other HR calendar events as necessary
• Lead and support various HR projects and initiatives that align with overall HR strategy

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline preferred
• 7+ years of Human Resource Generalist experience
• Ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Manufacturing experience highly desired
• Strategic thought leader with proven ability to execute
• Demonstrated expertise in change management and project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect)
• Ability to work independently with ever-changing daily priorities
• Strong accountability and follow-through
• Align with Patrick Industries BETTER Together mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, US, 46516

Work Arrangement

on-site

Business Unit

Patrick Industries Inc Corp

Nearest Major Market

Elkhart

Nearest Secondary Market

South Bend