Strategic HR Partner for People & Growth

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The HR Business Partner at Wabash is responsible for performing HR duties at a professional level and partnering with management to support projects across the organization.

You will lead recruiting for hourly staff, handle employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy interpretation, and reporting, while staying compliant with labor laws. Strong communication and bilingual skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/HR or related field.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (read, write, speak) preferred or required.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP & Kronos).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Guide on labor relations, policy interpretation, performance management, investigations, benefits, and compensation.
• Respond to employee relations issues such as complaints, harassment, and discrimination.
• Conduct thorough investigations of complex employee relations matters.
• Draft and review corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Engage on the production floor to address questions and build rapport.
• Analyze reports to support department and company decisions.
• Advise on restructures, workforce planning, and succession needs.
• Solve problems using policy, compliance, and HR systems.

Skills

HR policy interpretation

Employee relations

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/HR)

PHR or SHRM certification

Tools

ADP

Kronos

HRIS

Job description

The HR Business Partner at Wabash is responsible for performing HR duties at a professional level and partnering with management to support projects across the organization.

You will lead recruiting for hourly staff, handle employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy interpretation, and reporting, while staying compliant with labor laws. Strong communication and bilingual skills are valued.