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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

CFS
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
We've partnered with a well‑established organization that's seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and supervisors while strengthening HR operations, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. Although the company is small, it operates with the sophistication and rigor of a large enterprise. The ideal candidate is polished, detail‑oriented, exceptionally organized, and deeply committed to maintaining strong policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys building and refining HR frameworks, and is confident supporting leaders across all levels of the organization.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Employee Support

  • Serve as the primary HR resource for supervisors seeking guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
  • Provide support on disciplinary actions, investigations, and sensitive employee matters.
  • Assist with benefits‑related questions and updates, including new program rollouts.

Policies, Procedures & Compliance

  • Develop, revise, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with organizational standards.
  • Ensure consistent application of policies across the company.
  • Stay current on new laws, regulations, and compliance trends; proactively advise leadership on upcoming changes.
  • Support compliance testing for the 401(k) plan and other regulatory requirements.

Recruiting & Workforce Planning

  • Lead or support recruiting efforts across the organization, ensuring a structured and professional hiring process.
  • Partner with supervisors to define role requirements and support candidate selection.

Labor Relations & Contract Management

  • Support labor relations activities, including interactions with union representatives.
  • Assist with wage proposals, contract modifications, and understanding contract language.
  • Participate in union negotiations and ensure HR compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Audits & Governance

  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet required standards.
  • Maintain strong HR governance practices and ensure readiness for periodic reviews.

Training & Development

  • Lead training and development initiatives, including new hire onboarding and supervisor development programs.
  • Create curriculum, resource guides, and training materials, including ESTA policy education.
  • Develop and deliver a new supervisor training class to strengthen leadership capability.

Organizational Structure & HR Operations

  • Maintain a structured, well‑organized HR environment that reflects the company’s operational discipline.
  • Ensure HR processes are consistent, documented, and aligned with best practices.
  • Collaborate with leadership to support organizational planning and workforce needs.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Education & Experience

  • Bachelors Degree, with 10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a structured or highly regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of labor relations, union environments, and contract administration.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance.
  • Experience writing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and influence supervisors and leaders.
  • Experience with audits, training development, and benefits administration is highly valued.
  • Ability to stay current on HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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