Strategic HR Business Partner - Manufacturing & Tech

Schaeffler; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler in Texas seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR initiatives with manufacturing needs. You will guide policies, support operations with the SSC, and advise leadership on people matters across engineering, production, and R&D teams.

The role focuses on workforce planning, talent development, recruitment for technical roles, and ensuring compliant HR processes while partnering with hiring managers to strengthen the technical workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR; Business Administration or related field.
• Must possess at least 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting manufacturing sites.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and compliance is essential.
• Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives and support organizational change.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with leaders and influence decisions.
• Experience with Day-to-day HR execution, including recruiting support, payroll/benefits administration, and workforce planning.
• Experience working in HRIS systems and other software platforms such as MS Office Suite.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implement and apply HR policies and guidelines in assigned organization.
• Plan, ensure and / or execute HR-related operations in cooperation with the Shared Service Center (SSC).
• Provide advice on all organization and HR-related matters.
• Facilitate in critical cases and personnel issues.
• Liaise with accountable management to manage change processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and R&D leaders to align HR strategies with technical workforce needs.
• Advise on skill gaps, training programs, and recruitment for automotive engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Partner with hiring managers to assess technical competencies for engineering, quality control, and manufacturing roles.
• Ensure recruitment processes evaluate hands-on skills, including automotive diagnostics, lean manufacturing, and EV technology
• Plan succession and retention strategies for critical and technical roles
• Lead performance management processes, including appraisals, feedback, and development plans
• Maintain adherence to company policies and legal requirements, managing risk and resolving employee issues fairly
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Performance management

Change management

Recruitment support

HRIS

Payroll & benefits

Workforce planning

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Schaeffler in Texas seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR initiatives with manufacturing needs. You will guide policies, support operations with the SSC, and advise leadership on people matters across engineering, production, and R&D teams.

The role focuses on workforce planning, talent development, recruitment for technical roles, and ensuring compliant HR processes while partnering with hiring managers to strengthen the technical workforce.