Strategic HR Partner — Manufacturing Operations

Symbiotic Services; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a manufacturing organization with HR initiatives across multiple plant locations. The role partners closely with the HR Manager and operational leadership to provide comprehensive HR support for a large hourly workforce.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, and workforce engagement, balancing strategic HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and management coaching.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and organizations with large hourly workforces.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, payroll practices, and HR compliance.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR reporting tools.
• Ability to independently manage daily HR responsibilities while recognizing matters requiring management escalation.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Manager to implement HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and workforce planning.
• Investigate employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and provide guidance on sensitive personnel matters.
• Coach supervisors and managers on effective employee management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and consistent HR practices.
• Support HR projects, organizational improvements, and professional development initiatives.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, offers, and pre-employment processes.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, employee orientation, and training activities.
• Support recruitment strategies designed to meet operational staffing requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS, payroll, and personnel management systems.
• Coordinate timecard approvals, review discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.
• Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation adjustments, and other personnel updates.
• Assist employees with benefits, payroll, compensation inquiries, and annual open enrollment.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state or company leave policies.
• Maintain confidential personnel documentation, including I-9 forms, performance evaluations, employment records, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain compliance records and support HR reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

HR reporting tools

Job description

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a manufacturing organization with HR initiatives across multiple plant locations. The role partners closely with the HR Manager and operational leadership to provide comprehensive HR support for a large hourly workforce.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in employee relations, full-cycle recruitment, payroll coordination, compliance, and workforce engagement, balancing strategic HR