Strategic HR Business Partner - Lead Talent & Change

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and drive value through people strategies in Bethlehem, PA. This hybrid, full-time role delivers strategic HR support to complex operations.

You will design organizational effectiveness, oversee talent development, and guide employee relations, performance management, and succession planning across units. The role collaborates with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP supporting senior leaders in a complex, operational environment.
• Ability to influence and advise leaders at multiple levels.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance and talent management.
• Exposure to international HR support and cross-cultural considerations.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling sensitive matters.
• Strong communication skills to explain HR concepts clearly.
• Proficient in HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for assigned business units with strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and engagement.
• Advise leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and develop action plans aligned with business goals.
• Support leaders through growth, restructuring, reorganizations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Lead annual HR processes including performance reviews, merit and promotion planning, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to inform decisions and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR program/tool development and continuous improvement.
• Model leadership behaviors and reinforce company values.
• Support special HR projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HRBP partner

Leadership coaching

Influence leaders

Employee relations

Talent management

HRIS

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Discretion

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and drive value through people strategies in Bethlehem, PA. This hybrid, full-time role delivers strategic HR support to complex operations.

You will design organizational effectiveness, oversee talent development, and guide employee relations, performance management, and succession planning across units. The role collaborates with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll