Strategic HR Partner for Industrial Field Ops

Harrington Process Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Retirement 401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Harrington Process Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support industrial operations and blue-collar teams. You will build trust with leaders and employees, lead employee relations, and coach managers on accountability and development.

You will influence workforce planning, retention initiatives, and compliance programs while partnering with Safety and Operations. The role emphasizes integrity, ownership, and practical HR guidance in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally supporting regional or multi-location operations.
• Experience supporting industrial services, field service operations, manufacturing or blue-collar workforces.
• Strong employee relations experience including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Ownership and accountability with the ability to drive results.
• Excellent communication skills for difficult conversations.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and workers' compensation practices.
• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day business needs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to operational and regional leadership, providing practical guidance and solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships through transparency, consistency, integrity, and open communication.
• Take ownership of employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management.
• Coach leaders on effective communication, accountability, employee development, and building high-performing teams.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Provide guidance on compensation, organizational development, and HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with operations and safety teams on workers' compensation, workplace incidents, and return-to-work programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and onboarding teams to create a consistent, positive employee experience.
• Support organizational growth, change management, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Promote a culture where employees feel heard, leaders are accountable, and communication is open and respectful.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Communication

Compliance

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Job description

Harrington Process Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support industrial operations and blue-collar teams. You will build trust with leaders and employees, lead employee relations, and coach managers on accountability and development.

You will influence workforce planning, retention initiatives, and compliance programs while partnering with Safety and Operations. The role emphasizes integrity, ownership, and practical HR guidance in a dynamic industrial environment.