Human Resources Business Partner

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JOB TITLE: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

LOCATION: A Business Unit within Materials Science Solutions

POSTING DATES: 3/17/26-3/31/26

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few.

IDEX Material s Science Solutions ( MSS ) is a newly formed group made up of 11 Materials Sciences businesses across 14 locations within the US and Europe. These businesses include: Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC, CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner supports site and functional leaders by providing strategic and consultative HR support focused on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and talent development. This role partners closely with the HR Manager to support leaders through complex people matters, organizational change, and workforce needs, while driving consistent application of HR practices across assigned sites. The HRBP will report directly to the Site HR Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with site and functional leaders to supportpeoplerelateddecisionmakingand leadership effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent needs
• Support organizational design by assessing capability needs, role clarity, and structural alignment with business goals
• Act as a change partner during leadership transitions, organizational shifts, and periods of growth
• Coach managers and leaders on performance management, feedback, accountability, and employee development
• Build leadership and team capability by partnering with leaders and L&D on targeted development initiatives
• Coach leaders on fostering an inclusive,valuesalignedteam culture
• Partner with leaders toidentifytalent risks, development needs, and succession considerations
• Support engagement efforts, including engagement survey review and leader action planning
• Support performance review cycles with a focus on development, fairness, andfollowthrough
• Support leaders with performance improvement planning and corrective action decisions
• Lead and support complex and sensitive employee relations matters in partnership with the HR Manager
• Conduct or support investigations involving leadership orhigherriskemployee relations situations
• Identifypeoplerelatedrisks and escalate concerns appropriately
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, practices, and expectations
• Analyze HR data and trends to inform leadership decisions and proactive interventions
• Gather leader and employee feedback to inform continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and policies
• Support implementation of company HR programs and processes across assigned sites
• Support digital enablement efforts, ensuring leaders and employees adopt new HR tools and processes effectively
• Partner with HR leadership to evaluate and implement automation solutions that strengthen HR operational capabilities
• Partner closely with the HR Manager on HR priorities, initiatives, and execution
• Support onboarding and development of HR team members as needed
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldrequired, or6 - 8 yearscombination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching
• Experience supporting leaders in a manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environment preferred
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred. 
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of employee relations practices, investigations, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Ability to coach and influence leaders through complex and sensitive people matters
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and employment laws consistently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, andoperateeffectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze HR data andidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities for action
• Proficiencywith HR systems and standard business software tools (Workday, KRONOS, and Microsoft Office are preferred)
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability tooperatea computer and other office productivity equipment
• Ability to move about the facility as needed to support employees and leaders
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed on site within a manufacturing facility
• The role regularlyoperatesin areas where production, equipment, and machinery are present
• Must be able to work in environments that require adherence to site safety policies and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and industrial conditions may occur consistent with a manufacturing environment
  
  

Travel

• Travel may berequiredto support assigned sites, leaders, investigations, and key HR activities
  
  

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations.  Generally, a  "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Family: Human Resources

Business Unit: Advanced Thin Films