Human Resources Business Partner Human Resources

# Human Resources Business Partner Hoffman Estates, IL## Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about shaping the future of industrial manufacturing. We want to work with people who support us in creating new possibilities for connected sustainable production worldwide.  As a leading partner for solutions for sheet metal and material processing, we combine laser cutting technology, press brakes, automation, and software with innovative laser applications for new materials and processes.###

What you will be doing
* Partner with business leaders to translate operating plans and growth priorities into workforce, talent and organizational strategies.
* Coach leaders on performance, employee relations, talent decisions, team effectiveness and change leadership.
* Use workforce insights and HR metrics to identify risks, recommend solutions and measure impact.
* Build an accountable, inclusive and high-performing culture across the employee lifecycle.
* Build a deep understanding of assigned functions, operating priorities, workforce capabilities and talent risks; incorporate people implications into business decisions.
* Lead workforce planning, organizational design and headcount planning in partnership with business and Finance leaders.
* Coach leaders on performance expectations, feedback, accountability, development and difficult people decisions.
* Manage complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations with consistency, discretion, timely documentation and appropriate escalation.
* Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local employment laws and consistent application of Bystronic policies and the Code of Conduct.
* Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders on workforce needs, selection quality, internal mobility and effective onboarding.
* Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning and development actions for critical roles and high-potential employees.
* Lead annual and ongoing talent processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, merit planning, engagement actions and career development.
* Partner with Total Rewards to support equitable, market-informed compensation decisions and effective communication of pay and benefits programs.
* Analyze turnover, absenteeism, engagement, performance and other workforce data; identify trends and recommend measurable actions.
* Support organizational changes, restructures and integration activities through stakeholder planning, communication and risk management.
* Strengthen the employee experience by listening to employee feedback, identifying root causes and partnering with leaders on practical improvements.
* Collaborate across the global HR organization and with Centers of Expertise to deliver consistent, scalable programs and processes.
* Maintain accurate employee documentation and use HR systems effectively while protecting confidential information.
* Lead or contribute to HR projects, policy improvements and process simplification with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Maintain visible, trusted relationships with employees and leaders, including regular presence in the business and manufacturing operations.### Your education & experience
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
* Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including meaningful experience advising leaders as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist.
* Demonstrated experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, talent planning, organizational change and workforce planning.
* Experience supporting a manufacturing, engineering, field service or similarly operational environment with hourly and salaried populations strongly preferred.
* Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations; multi-state experience preferred.
* Payroll experience, including familiarity with payroll processes, timekeeping and issue resolution, preferred.
* SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
* Ability to work onsite and travel to other Bystronic locations as business needs require.### What you need to succeed
* Business acumen and the ability to connect people decisions to operational and financial outcomes.
* Strong employee relations, investigation, coaching, conflict resolution and employment-law knowledge.
* Data literacy, including the ability to interpret workforce metrics, identify trends and present clear recommendations.
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