HR/MCR Business Partner

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need

We are looking for an HR/MCR Business Partner to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team.

The MCR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to assigned client groups, partnering with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness. This role provides consultation on workforce planning, talent management, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, and change management while leveraging workforce data and business insights to support decision-making. The MCR Business Partner operates independently, influences outcomes without direct authority, and serves as a trusted partner to leaders across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Build strong partnerships with leaders and serve as a trusted advisor on workforce, talent, and organizational matters.
• Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs, talent gaps, succession risks, and staffing priorities that support business objectives.
• Consult leaders on organizational effectiveness opportunities to improve team performance, productivity, engagement, and overall business results.
• Coach leaders on performance management, career development, promotions, corrective action, talent decisions, and employee engagement strategies.
• Lead investigations and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, policy interpretation, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze workforce data, business metrics, engagement insights, and organizational trends to identify risks, diagnose challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Support organizational design discussions, workforce transitions, restructuring activities, and talent planning initiatives.
• Influence leaders through consultation, coaching, and business insight to drive effective people and business outcomes.
• Support leaders and teams through organizational change initiatives by assisting with planning, communication, implementation, and adoption activities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, Benefits, Legal, and other Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements while balancing business objectives and member experience.
• Document personnel actions, investigations, compensation changes, and compliance activities in accordance with established MCR processes and controls.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives that advance organizational effectiveness, member engagement, and business performance.
  
  

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent professional certification desired.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources, Business Partner, employee relations, or related business experience.
• Experience supporting leaders in workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Experience utilizing workforce data, metrics, and business insights to support decision-making and problem-solving.
  
  

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.