Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

BorgWarner; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Seneca, SC seeks an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to align HR strategy with manufacturing operations. You will lead employee relations, staffing, performance, compensation, payroll, and policy administration while partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years HRBP experience and a Bachelor’s degree; SHRM-CP/PHR encouraged. Expect a high-volume environment with a hands-on, solution-focused approach and a commitment to an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 8+ years of HRBP experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced-level HR knowledge across recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and benefits.
• Partner with Safety and cross-functional teams to address workforce needs.
• Drive employee engagement and performance management initiatives.
• Lead change management and continuous improvement in HR processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Staffing and recruitment

Performance management

HR analytics

Cross-functional partnership

Payroll and benefits knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

SHRM-CP or PHR encouraged

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on HR partner to manufacturing operations and assigned employee groups. This position provides HR leadership and support across employee relations, staffing and recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, workers’ compensation, payroll, policy administration, employee engagement, and organizational development. The Sr. HRBP demonstrates mid-to-advanced-career-level knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures and applies that knowledge to effectively support business objectives. The position partners closely with leaders, employees, Safety, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to address workforce needs, resolve employee concerns, improve retention, strengthen engagement, and promote a positive and productive work environment.

Position Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

What we believe: Inclusion—We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences. Integrity—We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise. Excellence—We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information. Responsibility—We care about our local communities and the global environment. Collaboration—We are one BorgWarner.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced-level knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in areas such as recruitment, employee and/or labor relations, workers compensation, payroll, compensation and benefits, and managing business partnerships with cross-functional groups.
• Partner with Safety on incident investigation from initial claim to a resolution.
• Strong focus on staffing and recruitment for area responsibility.
• Strong focus on applying and operating within the BorgWarner Beliefs.
• Facilitates a collaborative environment and implements appropriate change management initiatives.
• Provides excellent customer service to support the business through the consistent application of HR policies, recruitment strategies, performance management, data analysis, team progress and taking initiative on challenging assignments.
• Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Frequently walks/visits manufacturing floor to touch base with employees for questions, concerns or any other customer service needs.
• Manage high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves".
• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvement in business objectives, productivity and development.
• Provide a true, hands-on approach and successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 work environment that has multiple shifts and a complex work situation.
• Ability to partner with groups to reduce turnover, build employee relations and drive employee engagement.

Additional Information

Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements

• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.

Key Competencies

• Progressive HR experience demonstrating mid-to-advanced-career-level knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment/staffing, performance management, and HR business partnering.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation, payroll, compensation, benefits, and applicable employment practices.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, or other fast-paced operational environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive employee matters.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. 8+ years of HR Business Partner experience, employee relations, change management, and recruiting.

Intermediate level HRIS, Workday preferred.

SHRM‑CP, PHR certification is encouraged. Master’s degree is encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary Range

$80,800 - $111,100

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.