What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Belcan?
Job Title : Senior HR Business Partner
Location : Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Duration : Direct Hire/FTE
Salary : $110k - $125k/Year Benefits
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner who combines strong tactical HR execution with emerging strategic business acumen. The ideal candidate brings at least six years of hands on HR experience (employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, personnel law) and is ready to collaborate with leaders to advance people strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and performance initiatives at the site level.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary HR partner to assigned business leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies and operational plans.
Deliver day to day HR operations including employee relations case management, coaching managers, policy interpretation, and compliance.
Support talent acquisition and onboarding efforts for your area; partner with recruiting to reduce time to fill for critical roles.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree (required) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
HR certification (PHR, SHRM CP) or progress toward advanced HR credentials, preferred
6 years of progressive, tactical HR experience (HR generalist, employee relations, recruiting, or similar), with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Labor Relations (Preferred): Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment, including day-to-day labor relations, contract interpretation, and collaboration with union leadership to support a positive employee relations climate.
Demonstrated entry level strategic exposure-participation in workforce planning, HR project work, or initiative design (e.g., piloting a retention program, contributing to a divisional people plan).
Experience handling employee relations cases and applying employment law basics.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel (reporting/analytics basics).
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000