HR Business Partner

Core Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as the single point of contact for assigned shift operations.

• Partner with operations leadership to support workforce planning and engagement.

• Act as SME in employee relations, work environment, and disciplinary processes.

• Provide coaching and guidance to first-line leaders on people-related matters.

• Support organizational change initiatives and drive continuous improvement in employee experience and culture.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead progressive discipline and labor case management, ensuring legal compliance.

• Educate teams on best practices for maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment.

• Monitor adherence to company policies, norms, and procedures.

• Participate in policy deployment and internal promotion processes.

• Support audit readiness and compliance with people-related controls.

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Champion employee engagement initiatives, including recognition, communication, and wellness programs.

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Conduct locker and gowning audits and follow-ups.

• Promote a culture of feedback, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Actively monitor and improve employee experience metrics (e.g., eNPS, participation rates).

• Actively participate in the Operational Excellence programs, including their forums and activities, while promoting and supporting the culture of continuous improvement within the organization

Talent Development support & Coaching

• Administer internal transfers and individual development plans (IDPs).

• Ensure IDP commitments are tracked and fulfilled.

• Initiate and manage individual coaching for development.

• Support capability building and succession planning within the business unit.

• Ensure employees receive the training needed for their roles.

HR Analytics & Metrics

• Monitor and analyze HR metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Report on HR performance and people-related indicators.

• Use dashboards and analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.

• Develop strategies to improve KPIs related to engagement, retention, and development.

Operational Support

• Support shift headcount reconciliation and PCN creation as backup.

• Manage vacation and overtime administration for non-exempt employees.

• Maintain and update employee files and termination records as applicable.

• Investigate and manage NCRs related to human error.

• Process purchase requisitions as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in problem solving and decision making.

• Knowledge of QSR (Quality System Regulations) and ISO 13485

• Proven leadership and planning skills.

• Good interpersonal and excellent Leadership Skills exhibited.

• Initiative-taking, self-starter, and responsible person

• Excellent oral/written communication skills in both English and Spanish are necessary.

• Teamwork and service oriented.

• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with empowered/self-directed work team preferred.

• Able to work overtime if necessary.

• Work under minimum supervision

• Willing to travel.

• Computer skills (i.e., excel, word, power point)

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise level in office and production areas.

• Requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• May be exposed to chemical fumes in certain areas.

• Requires strong analytical, communication, and judgment skills.

• Extended use of computer and office equipment.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing or medical device environment.

• Experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, labor law compliance, and HRIS systems.

• Strong background in negotiation and customer service.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is required.