HR Business Partner

Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its onsite operations in Hattiesburg, MS
. This role partners closely with site leadership, associates, and enterprise HR stakeholders to deliver high-impact human resources support across talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and rewards & recognition. The HR Business Partner plays a critical role in championing HR programs, policies, and practices while supporting production goals and fostering a strong, talent-focused culture. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and a key contributor to organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy.

Contract-to-Hire

On-site

Human Resources

• Partner with site leadership to support business unit strategy, workforce planning, and production objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related business challenges and organizational effectiveness.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships that promote transparency, trust, and two-way communication.

• Coach managers and associates on employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, investigations, and terminations, in alignment with company policy and employment law.
• Support the resolution of formal and informal complaints, escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Provide expert guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.

• Partner with the HR Director to plan and support organizational change initiatives, site communications, and engagement actions.
• Champion HR programs that enhance employee experience, engagement, and retention.
• Support learning, development, and performance management initiatives at the site level.

• Foster a “One Team HR” approach by collaborating with HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise (COEs).
• Provide backup support to HR team members during vacations, training, or peak activity periods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen HR service delivery and the employee value proposition.

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification(s) preferred.
• Demonstrated, progressive HR experience with hands-on exposure across the full spectrum of HR functions.
• Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, with the ability to link HR strategies to business performance.
• Experience working in a matrixed, enterprise HR environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with a bias for action, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and empathy when working in a diverse workforce.

Category Code: JN007, JN029