HR Business Partner

Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Richmond, IN (onsite)

Travel: Approximately 15–25%, with flexibility during peak periods

Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources

Classification: Exempt

About Hyperion:

Hyperion Solutions is a private equity‑backed vertical transportation solutions company comprising a portfolio of specialized operating businesses across North America. As a unified group of integrated brands, Hyperion designs, manufactures, and services systems, components, and digital solutions that support the installation, modernization, and maintenance of commercial and residential elevators. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Hyperion operates across multiple manufacturing, distribution, and service locations, bringing together trusted legacy businesses under a shared platform focused on operational excellence, customer value, and sustainable growth.

As a transforming organization with a clear multi‑year growth strategy, Hyperion offers a dynamic environment where leaders are expected to think critically, act decisively, and contribute directly to business performance.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the primary people leader for our largest manufacturing site in Richmond, IN, while also supporting several geographically dispersed operations. This role is designed for an HR professional who thrives in operational environments, can lead independently, and is comfortable balancing strategic partnership with hands‑on execution. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to site and business leaders, owning employee relations, talent decisions, and workforce initiatives that directly support productivity, engagement, and EBITDA growth.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to assigned business leaders and site leadership teams, aligning people strategies with operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent decisions that support EBITDA growth and the company’s multiyear strategic plan.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and change management.
• Act as a thought partner during periods of transformation, including restructuring, leadership changes, and future acquisitions or divestitures.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Lead employee relations matters across assigned locations, including investigations, corrective action, and terminations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Provide guidance to leaders on complex performance, conduct, and attendance issues.
• Partner with the VP of HR and external counsel as needed on high‑risk matters.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices across sites.

Talent & Recruiting Partnership

• Own the end‑to‑end recruiting partnership for assigned client groups, including requisition intake, hiring strategy, manager consultation, and selection decisions.
• Hold leaders accountable for effective hiring practices and timely decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the VP of HR on agency strategy and spend and contribute to future‑state recruiting models as the organization evolves.
• Support leadership hiring and succession planning efforts.

Performance Management & Engagement

• Support and reinforce company performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and talent discussions.
• Partner with leaders on development planning, succession readiness, and retention strategies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including survey follow‑up and action planning.

HR Operations Partnership & Administrative Stewardship

• Partner closely with the HR Operations Specialist on payroll, benefits, compensation, and HRIS‑related matters.
• Serve as a trained backup for payroll and HR operational processes to ensure business continuity (backup coverage, not primary ownership).
• Ensure accurate execution of onboarding, offboarding, data integrity, and compliance requirements for assigned populations.
• Produce and interpret HR metrics and reports to support business decisions.

Site & Multi‑Location Support

• Maintain a visible,…