Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Toyota Material Handling

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position aligns business objectives with Associates and management in designated business units. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect the organization’s business objectives, maintaining an effective level of business literacy about the unit’s financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition.

• Partner with departmental and business leaders on strategic initiatives, including engagement, culture, transformation, restructuring, workforce planning, performance management, career pathing, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify training needs, ensure completion of required training, and support leadership/executive coaching and development.
• Recommend training programs and partner with the Organizational Development (OD) team on career development tools, competency matrices, leadership programs, HR orientation, and the annual performance review process.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, strengthen morale, increase productivity, and enhance retention.
• Manage job and organizational structures in partnership with business leaders.

• Provide guidance and coaching to associates and leaders regarding engagement, performance management, talent assessment, career development, and retention strategies.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the associate experience and implement innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Support Talent Acquisition Partners throughout the recruitment life cycle.
• Lead the off‑boarding process, conduct exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

• Resolve employee relations matters, providing coaching and guidance to associates and leaders; conduct thorough, objective investigations.
• Facilitate conflict‑resolution measures and corrective action/discipline processes.
• Monitor workplace practices for compliance with employment laws; interpret and provide guidance on policies; partner with Legal as needed.
• Manage the reasonable accommodation process, including ADA, PWFA, and related requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all associate information.

• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation activities, including offer creation, equity, merit, bonus, growth adjustments, and promotions.
• Lead and execute succession management activities on behalf of TMH.
• Interpret and communicate TMH policy changes and updates across the organization.
• Partner with Programs & Services on policy development, leave programs (parental, medical/disability, military, unpaid leave), and related guidance.
• Communicate and promote usage of recognition programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communication, Organizational Leadership or related field strongly preferred.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and conflict resolution communication skills, particularly with diverse cultural and international backgrounds.
• Ability to show initiative and work within a busy environment with conflicting priorities.
• Observance of strict confidentiality in all aspects of services provided.
• Flexible work ethic to meet varying workload demands.
• Excellence in organization and time management; attention to detail and ability to learn quickly.
• Professional, positive, confident, and energetic attitude.
• Team‑player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement.
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• This is an in‑person role located at our Columbus, IN office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment.

Salary: $94,020 - $120,540 per year—dependent on education and experience.

Relocation:
This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.