HR Business Partner

Location:

Madison, WI (preferred) or the broader Central US region, with flexibility to support multiple U.S. sites.

At Acu Fast, we believe the best way to predict the future is to create it. As we continue to grow across North America, we are excited to introduce a newly created HR Business Partner position; a key role designed to strengthen our people operations and support our growing workforce across multiple sites. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, this full-time role serves as a key partner supporting our production, technical, and leadership teams across multiple states.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional who can move fluidly between strategic business partnership and hands‑on generalist support, working independently with sound judgment while building collaborative partnerships across diverse teams.

• Partner with functional and site leaders to align people strategies with business goals, advising on workforce planning, organizational design, and employee development.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers, providing counsel on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Champion Acu Fast’s culture, values, and engagement efforts to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.
• Support organizational change initiatives including communication planning, role transitions, and change readiness.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEOC, DOL, OSHA).
• Update and implement HR policies and procedures that reflect evolving employment standards and best practices.
• Manage and maintain HR records and data integrity across systems.
• Participate in internal HR audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for hourly, salaried, and technical roles, including job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and immigration counsel to support foreign national hiring and visa processes (TN, J-1, H-2A).
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, ensuring a smooth and compliant start for all new hires.

• Support compensation reviews, job evaluations, and pay equity analysis.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, and employee education.
• Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance in biweekly payroll execution, acting as backup for payroll-related tasks.

• Conduct and document workplace investigations, ensuring fairness and confidentiality.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee engagement strategies.
• Support employee recognition, retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify training needs and deliver targeted HR or compliance training.

• Maintain and update employee data in HRIS systems (Paycor, ADP, or Dayforce).
• Generate and analyze HR metrics (turnover, headcount, engagement) to identify trends and recommend actions.

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including time as a Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws across multiple states.
• Experience in agriculture, food production, or manufacturing industries is a strong asset.
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (Paycor, ADP, Dayforce, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with immigration and work authorization processes.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
• Ability to travel occasionally across Acu Fast U.S. locations.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, plus a performance‑based bonus.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and growth‑focused work environment.

Acu Fast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work alongside pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting‑edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally.

We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.