HR Business Partner

Overview

Certified Group is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Food & Beverage and Cosmetics divisions, partnering with operations and functional leaders to advance our people strategy, strengthen engagement, and build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and performance.

This role reports to the Vice President, HR Business Partnerships, with strong partnership to the site leadership teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting both hourly and professional populations, and will be recognized for their ability to build relationships quickly, and deliver practical, proactive HR solutions.

This is a hybrid position, although locations can vary across our lab network in the US, this candidate must be willing to be a regular presence onsite for leadership and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing hands-on support and guidance in employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with site leaders across Food & Beverage and Cosmetics operations to support hourly and lab-based teams, ensuring fair, consistent application of tools and policies and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace.
• In a proactive and hands-on manner, train and coach supervisors on all HR programs and tools such as: recognition program, career path, learning and development, communications, hiring assessments, employee onboarding and action-planning against employee feedback from surveys.
• Conduct exit surveys, focus groups and 1:1 employee conversations to offer support and solicit employee feedback; summarize such information to share actionable insights with senior leadership
• Balance strategic priorities and day-to-day execution, managing multiple initiatives such as workforce planning, talent development, and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
• Provide guidance and partnership on compensation, benefits, and total rewards; demonstrate curiosity and learning agility to deepen expertise in these areas.
• Identify and resolve employee issues and investigations proactively, addressing concerns early and driving timely, thoughtful solutions that align with business goals and values.
• Build strong relationships across the business at all levels, but with a focus on frontline employees, supervisors and site managers, maintaining high visibility and trust with both leaders and employees.
• Support talent acquisition efforts and onboarding for key roles; ensure new hires are set up for success through effective orientation and early engagement.
• Lead and influence site-level initiatives related to culture, engagement, recognition, and leadership capability building.
• Travel periodically across locations to maintain strong site connections and ensure consistent HR partnership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or Generalist roles supporting multi-site and hourly environments (manufacturing, lab, or production preferred).
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, discretion, and fairness.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, able to engage with hourly employees and senior leaders alike.
• Demonstrated success working independently and managing time effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset with a reputation for taking ownership and driving results.
• High learning agility and willingness to expand expertise in areas such as benefits, total rewards, and workforce analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field required; PHR or SHRM-CP designation or equivalent preferred.
• 20% Travel: Ability and willingness to travel between sites as needed.