Strategic HR Business Partner & People Leader

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver effective HR services to leaders and staff, supporting organizational objectives. The role spans performance management, talent development, HRIS analytics, and employee relations.

You will partner with site leaders to drive engagement, retention, and a positive culture, oversee talent acquisition and onboarding, and ensure compliance with labor laws while guiding policy development and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ proven experience as an HR Generalist in manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Professional certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the company's business objectives and recommend actions that support the achievement of these goals.
• Provide direct site HR leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, provide guidance on a wide range of HR matters including retention and engagement opportunities, conflict resolution, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Play a key role in identifying talent needs, developing thorough position descriptions, and take a lead role in the overall talent acquisition and onboarding of new team members.
• Coach and train leaders and employees using the performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and individual development plans.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee development and collaborate with managers to implement relevant programs and initiatives.
• Develop and support initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive work culture, including employee recognition programs, team-building activities, and employee feedback mechanisms.
• Provide guidance with compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with relevant labor laws, industry best practices, and company values.
• Track and analyze various HR data to identify trends, make data-driven recommendations, and prepare regular reports for leadership.
• Proactively lead and/or participates in platform-wide HR projects and initiatives, such as policy reviews, diversity and inclusion programs, and change management initiatives.
• Helps support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.

Skills

HR Operations

Performance Management

Talent Development

HRIS Analytics

Employee Relations

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver effective HR services to leaders and staff, supporting organizational objectives. The role spans performance management, talent development, HRIS analytics, and employee relations.

You will partner with site leaders to drive engagement, retention, and a positive culture, oversee talent acquisition and onboarding, and ensure compliance with labor laws while guiding policy development and data-driven decision making.