Human Resources Business Partner

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Full-Time 40hr/wk Kalamazoo, MI, US

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a strategic and hands-on role in supporting leaders and employees across designated departments. This role focuses on advancing workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement/relations, training, and benefits education. As a trusted advisor to both leadership and staff, the HRBP ensures that HR strategies are aligned with organizational goals, promoting a workplace culture rooted in respect, equity, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, post openings, screen candidates, and conduct interviews.
• Guide the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring equitable and efficient hiring practices.
• Conduct reference checks, background screenings, and prepare offer documentation.
• Lead onboarding and facilitate New Hire Orientation, delivering policy and benefits education.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Champion initiatives that drive employee satisfaction, wellness, and inclusion.
• Facilitate stay interviews, new hire check-ins, and pulse surveys to gather feedback and inform action plans.
• Act as a point of contact for conflict resolution and workplace concerns, promoting a positive employee experience.
• Support retention efforts through coaching, conflict resolution, and proactive relationship‑building.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance on HR-related issues including conduct, corrective action, and performance concerns.
• Investigate and document employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Support FMLA, ADA, and other leave of absence processes, including documentation and return-to-work coordination.
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, child support orders, and other employment‑related legal notices.

Benefits & HRIS Support

• Assist employees in understanding benefit offerings, qualifying events, and Open Enrollment.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and monthly invoice reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate data in the HRIS and support reporting needs related to workforce metrics, turnover, and engagement.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance on data entry, payroll registers, benefit deductions, and adjustments.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Partner with department leaders to assess workforce needs and develop staffing plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Use data to analyze turnover trends, capacity planning, and internal mobility to inform hiring and succession strategies.
• Support performance management cycles, goal setting, and individual development planning.

Learning & Development

• Partner with managers to assess training needs and support the delivery of department‑specific and organization‑wide programs, to foster a learning culture focused on professional growth.
• Coordinate and track delivery of department‑specific and organization‑wide learning initiatives.
• Monitor training compliance and evaluate program effectiveness.

HR Tools, Systems & Reporting

• Manage and maintain HR tools and trackers, including SharePoint, Fresh service, onboarding and offboarding checklists, and Smart Sheets.
• Prepare and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of HR transactions and compliance activities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration :
  Builds effective partnerships across teams; communicate openly and respectfully.
• Character & Integrity :
  Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates…