Strategic HR Partner for Manufacturing Plant

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding onboarding and mentorship

Mentorship programs

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN area seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to lead workforce strategy and people initiatives for a high-volume manufacturing plant.

You will partner with plant leadership on organizational design, talent planning, and safety-driven culture, shaping HR programs for hourly and salaried roles. Responsibilities include employee relations investigations, performance management, labor strategy support, and compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Human Resources or similar role, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Nice to Have: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary HR advisor to plant leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce strategy, and talent planning.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure consistent, fair resolution aligned with company policies and legal requirements.
• Talent Management & Development: Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles, leadership coaching, development planning, and succession readiness.
• Labor & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support labor strategy, scheduling, attendance, and engagement.
• HR Operations: Lead compensation reviews, benefits education, leave management, and policy implementation; collaborate with COEs to deploy enterprise programs.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent management

Workforce planning

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN area seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to lead workforce strategy and people initiatives for a high-volume manufacturing plant.

You will partner with plant leadership on organizational design, talent planning, and safety-driven culture, shaping HR programs for hourly and salaried roles. Responsibilities include employee relations investigations, performance management, labor strategy support, and compliance with employment laws.