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Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Richmond, IN (onsite)
Travel: Approximately 15–25%, with flexibility during peak periods
Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources
Classification: Exempt
About Hyperion
Hyperion Solutions is a private equity–backed vertical transportation solutions company comprised of a portfolio of specialized operating businesses across North America. As a unified group of integrated brands, Hyperion designs, manufactures, and services systems, components, and digital solutions that support the installation, modernization, and maintenance of commercial and residential elevators.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Hyperion operates across multiple manufacturing, distribution, and service locations, bringing together trusted legacy businesses under a shared platform focused on operational excellence, customer value, and sustainable growth.
As a transforming organization with a clear multi-year growth strategy, Hyperion offers a dynamic environment where leaders are expected to think critically, act decisively, and contribute directly to business performance.
Position Overview
Hyperion Solutions is a private equity–backed, multi-site organization comprised of specialized operating companies across North America. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the primary people leader for our largest manufacturing site in Richmond, IN, while also supporting several geographically dispersed operations.
This role is designed for an HR professional who thrives in operational environments, can lead independently, and is comfortable balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to site and business leaders, owning employee relations, talent decisions, and workforce initiatives that directly support productivity, engagement, and EBITDA growth.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Business Partnership
Hyperion offers a unique opportunity to operate as a true HR Business Partner in a growing, PE-backed organization where thoughtful HR leadership directly influences results. This role provides exposure to senior leadership, operational complexity, and meaningful change - along with the autonomy and trust to make an impact.
Hyperion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Location: Richmond, IN (onsite)
Travel: Approximately 15–25%, with flexibility during peak periods
Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources
Classification: Exempt
About Hyperion
Hyperion Solutions is a private equity–backed vertical transportation solutions company comprised of a portfolio of specialized operating businesses across North America. As a unified group of integrated brands, Hyperion designs, manufactures, and services systems, components, and digital solutions that support the installation, modernization, and maintenance of commercial and residential elevators.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Hyperion operates across multiple manufacturing, distribution, and service locations, bringing together trusted legacy businesses under a shared platform focused on operational excellence, customer value, and sustainable growth.
As a transforming organization with a clear multi-year growth strategy, Hyperion offers a dynamic environment where leaders are expected to think critically, act decisively, and contribute directly to business performance.
Position Overview
Hyperion Solutions is a private equity–backed, multi-site organization comprised of specialized operating companies across North America. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the primary people leader for our largest manufacturing site in Richmond, IN, while also supporting several geographically dispersed operations.
This role is designed for an HR professional who thrives in operational environments, can lead independently, and is comfortable balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to site and business leaders, owning employee relations, talent decisions, and workforce initiatives that directly support productivity, engagement, and EBITDA growth.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR advisor to assigned business leaders and site leadership teams, aligning people strategies with operational and financial objectives.
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent decisions that support EBITDA growth and the company’s multiyear strategic plan.
- Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and change management.
- Act as a thought partner during periods of transformation, including restructuring, leadership changes, and future acquisitions or divestitures.
- Lead employee relations matters across assigned locations, including investigations, corrective action, and terminations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.
- Provide guidance to leaders on complex performance, conduct, and attendance issues.
- Partner with the VP of HR and external counsel as needed on higherrisk matters.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices across sites.
- Own the endtoend recruiting partnership for assigned client groups, including requisition intake, hiring strategy, manager consultation, and selection decisions.
- Hold leaders accountable for effective hiring practices and timely decisionmaking.
- Collaborate with the VP of HR on agency strategy and spend and contribute to futurestate recruiting models as the organization evolves.
- Support leadership hiring and succession planning efforts.
- Support and reinforce company performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and talent discussions.
- Partner with leaders on development planning, succession readiness, and retention strategies.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, including survey followup and action planning.
- Partner closely with the HR Operations Specialist on payroll, benefits, compensation, and HRISrelated matters.
- Serve as a trained backup for payroll and HR operational processes to ensure business continuity (backup coverage, not primary ownership).
- Ensure accurate execution of onboarding, offboarding, data integrity, and compliance requirements for assigned populations.
- Produce and interpret HR metrics and reports to support business decisions.
- Maintain a visible, credible presence at primary assigned sites and travel regularly to support additional locations.
- Build strong relationships with site leadership and employees across geographically dispersed operations.
- Support leaders in maintaining compliance with training, safety, and employment requirements in partnership with other functions.
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to employee relations, manufacturing or operations environments, and multisite support.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders in decentralized or PEbacked organizations strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to independently lead investigations, manage complex ER issues, and execute employment actions with sound judgment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR initiatives to operational and financial outcomes.
- Experience supporting recruiting and talent decisions across hourly and salaried populations.
- Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (Paychex experience a plus) and strong reporting/Excel skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 1525% as required.
- Leaders view you as a trusted advisor who improves decision quality not just a compliance resource.
- Employee relations issues are addressed consistently, promptly, and with reduced escalation.
- Hiring decisions improve in quality and timeliness.
- HR execution is disciplined, reliable, and scalable even without dedicated administrative support.
- BusinessCentered Partner: Understands the business, financial drivers, and operational realities; aligns people strategies to support productivity, risk management, and EBITDA growth.
- Decisive HR Leader: Exercises sound judgment, leads employee relations matters independently, and makes timely, wellreasoned recommendations in complex and highrisk situations.
- HandsOn Executor: Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution; ensures HR fundamentals are done well and steps into the details when needed to maintain continuity and standards.
- Leader Coach & Influencer: Builds credibility with leaders at all levels; coaches managers to strengthen performance, accountability, and engagement without taking ownership away from them.
- Change & Growth Enabler: Operates effectively in ambiguity and transformation; supports organizational change, evolving structures, and scalable HR practices as the business grows.
Hyperion offers a unique opportunity to operate as a true HR Business Partner in a growing, PE-backed organization where thoughtful HR leadership directly influences results. This role provides exposure to senior leadership, operational complexity, and meaningful change - along with the autonomy and trust to make an impact.
Hyperion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.