Human Resources Business Partner

Harvard Resource Solution/Venteon is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for our automotive client in Lebanon, TN on a direct hire basis.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR leader for assigned sites, providing both strategic HR partnership and full-spectrum HR support. Operating within a four-pillar HR model, the HRBP serves as both a Strategic Advisor and Operational HR Leader, balancing leadership influence with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day HR activities and business-aligned outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic HR Partnership & Business Leadership

• Act as a trusted HR advisor and business partner to site leadership.
• Translate business strategies into workforce plans and HR initiatives.
• Analyze HR data and workforce trends to identify opportunities and drive solutions.
• Improve manager effectiveness and strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Align HR strategies with organizational goals and operational priorities.

2. Employee Relations & Workforce Risk Management

• Lead employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide risk-based guidance and coaching to leaders and managers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with leadership and HR teams on complex employee and labor matters.
• Address workplace concerns proactively while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

3. Talent & Workforce Planning

• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams on recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Identify workforce skill gaps and develop solutions to address current and future business needs.
• Partner with leadership on performance management and talent development.
• Support initiatives led by Centers of Excellence (COEs) and ensure effective implementation at the site level.

4. HR Operations & Administrative Execution

• Own end-to-end HR delivery and execution at the assigned site.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, and other core HR processes.
• Partner with HR Shared Services while maintaining accountability for site-level HR outcomes.
• Ensure accurate HR system transactions, records, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.
• Provide hands-on HR support to employees and leaders as needed.

5. Culture, Engagement & Change Leadership

• Champion a positive, high-performance workplace culture.
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with leaders and employees to strengthen communication, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support change management initiatives and facilitate effective organizational transitions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes, programs, and employee experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.

Preferred

• Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.

Experience

Minimum Required

• 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site environments.
• Experience providing both strategic and operational HR support.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulations.
• Experience managing employee relations and workplace issues.

Preferred

• Union or labor relations experience.
• Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including UKG.
• Experience supporting multi-site or manufacturing operations.

Job-Specific Skills

Minimum Required

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.

Preferred

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution abilities.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong change-management and organizational development skills.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to rrice@hrsus.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Administrative & Clerical talent in the industry today.