HR​/MCR Business Partner

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Wepride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

We are looking for a Human Resource Business Partner to join our team in Muscatine, IA
. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources professional looking to transition from purely transactional support to subject matter leadership and business partnership.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Human Resources (Workplace Furnishings) and partnering with Business Unit Leadership, the HR Business Partner provides HR support for the sales and corporate teams. This hybrid position will work onsite at our Muscatine, IA office four days per week (M‑Th) and remotely on Fridays. Candidates seeking a fully‑remote work arrangement or who cannot meet the onsite requirement for this position will not be considered.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to business leaders and employees, providing strategic and operational human resources support. This role partners closely with leaders to address employee relations matters, performance management, workforce planning, compensation administration, leave management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

The HRBP serves as a primary resource for complex human resources issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies while supporting business objectives. This position requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to act with urgency and confidence in a fast‑paced environment. Because the HRBP will primarily support sales teams and their associated corporate functions, prior experience supporting commission‑based or sales‑driven work forces is preferred.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance and consultation to leaders and employees on a broad range of human resources matters.
• Advise leaders on employee relations issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Coach managers on HR principles, employee engagement, conflict resolution, team effectiveness, and leadership best practices.

• Partner with leaders to execute performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, development planning, and corrective action.
• Support succession planning and talent assessment activities.
• Assist managers in addressing performance challenges with timely and legally compliant action plans.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance and support regarding Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations, workers' compensation coordination, and other leave‑related programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure consistent and compliant administration of leave and accommodation processes.

• Advise leaders on compensation programs, salary administration, market competitiveness, and internal equity considerations.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, incentive programs, and organizational changes.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate workforce needs, organizational structure, and staffing strategies.

• Serve as a process and systems subject matter expert for HR technology platforms, including HRIS, timekeeping, talent management, and performance management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, reporting capabilities, data integrity, and user experience.
• Train leaders and employees on HR systems and related processes.