HR Business Partner - San Antonio, Texas

HR Business Partner - San Antonio, Texas Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family‑owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name .

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports HR initiatives and provides day‑to‑day HR partnership to business leaders within the San Antonio facility. This role works closely with another HRBP and serves as a trusted advisor to operations, helping drive employee engagement, compliance, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness.

The HRBP plays a hands‑on role in employee relations, talent acquisition support, performance management, training coordination, and HR program execution. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and a proactive approach to supporting managers and employees.

Full Time, Exempt

• Manage and support employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and coaching for leaders.
• Partner with the HR Manager on sensitive or complex ER cases requiring escalation.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to supervisors and managers on performance conversations, coaching, disciplinary actions, development plans, and goal setting.
• Assist in the coordination and communication of performance review processes.

• Partner with talent acquisition on resume screening, interview participation, selection processes, and candidate experience.
• Support workforce planning and staffing needs through regular communication with operational leaders.

• Coordinate and deliver HR‑related training sessions for front‑line leaders and employees.
• Support implementation and measurement of manufacturing learning and development programs.
• Identify skills gaps and partner with leaders to support continuous development initiatives.

• Support rollout of HR initiatives including engagement programs, policy updates, recognition programs, and culture‑building activities.
• Ensure HR programs and business objectives are aligned and applied consistently.

• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Partner with HR Administrator(s) to maintain accurate HR data, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all processes follow HR best practices.

• Analyze HR data to identify trends related to engagement, turnover, hiring, and employee relations.
• Prepare reports and provide…