Strategic HR Business Partner - Growth & Change Leader

Patrick Industries; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Industries in Elkhart, Indiana seeks a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leadership and support all HR functions, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, and compliance.

The role partners with cross-functional leaders to translate business goals into HR priorities and drives key initiatives across multiple client groups. The successful candidate will bring 7+ years of HR Generalist experience, manufacturing exposure, and strong

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR Directors.
• Translate business goals into HR priorities and people plans across multiple client groups.
• Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends and interventions.
• Partner with leaders on org design, restructuring, and change management.
• Drive performance management cycles and coaching on goal-setting and feedback.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D on development plans.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues and escalate high-risk matters.
• Ensure consistent policy application across units with local nuances.
• Partner with Legal/ER on terminations, accommodations, investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment law.
• Act as escalation point between leaders and COEs (TA, Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll).
• Ensure SLAs from shared services meet needs; flag gaps.
• Standardize processes across units balancing centralized efficiency and local flexibility.
• Provide feedback to COEs to improve shared services.
• Guide managers through merit cycles, promotions, and equity adjustments 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 processes.
• Partner on engagement survey action planning.
• Support open enrollment, performance cycles, and other HR events.
• Lead and support HR projects aligning with HR strategy.

Skills

HR Generalist

Leadership communication

Change management

Project management

Excel

Strategic thinking

Detail oriented

Independence

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Patrick Industries in Elkhart, Indiana seeks a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leadership and support all HR functions, including employee relations, compensation, talent management, and compliance.

The role partners with cross-functional leaders to translate business goals into HR priorities and drives key initiatives across multiple client groups. The successful candidate will bring 7+ years of HR Generalist experience, manufacturing exposure, and strong