Sr. Manager HR Business Partner

ManpowerGroup; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Temporary Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to provide senior-level HR leadership at a manufacturing site in Alabama during a critical transition.

You will manage employee relations, investigations, and coach site leaders to uphold policy and workplace standards. This short-term role emphasizes immediate impact, collaboration with Legal, WorkWell, and site leadership, and sustaining stability through change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive employee relations and investigations experience.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex HR challenges with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume employee relations matters, including investigations, complaints, conduct concerns, attendance issues, and corrective actions.
• Coach leaders on performance management, policy application, documentation, and difficult employee conversations.
• Serve as a visible and trusted HR partner for employees and leadership across the site.
• Identify and escalation organizational and employee relations risks proactively.
• Partner with HR, Employee Relations, Legal, WorkWell, and Site Leadership teams to ensure consistent practices.
• Help maintain site stability and continuity while supporting immediate people priorities.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Influence & coaching

Decision making

Communication

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Temporary Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner

$100/Hour | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:30 PM | 3-Month Assignment

Are you a seasoned HR leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments? We are seeking a Temporary Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to provide strong, visible leadership and immediate support to a manufacturing site during a critical transition period.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage employee relations matters, coach leaders, navigate complex people issues, and help maintain a positive and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume employee relations matters, including investigations, complaints, conduct concerns, attendance issues, and corrective actions.

• Coach leaders on performance management, policy application, documentation, and difficult employee conversations.

• Serve as a visible and trusted HR partner for employees and leadership across the site.

• Identify and escalation organizational and employee relations risks proactively.

• Partner with HR, Employee Relations, Legal, WorkWell, and Site Leadership teams to ensure consistent practices.

• Help maintain site stability and continuity while supporting immediate people priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 12+ years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Extensive employee relations and investigations experience.

• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.

• Strong decision-making, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex HR challenges with sound judgment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $100/hour

• High-visibility leadership opportunity

• Immediate impact on workforce engagement and employee relations

• Collaborative manufacturing environment

• Short-term assignment with significant influence on site operations

If you're a hands-on HR leader who can bring stability, consistency, and expert employee relations support, we want to hear from you.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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