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Human Resources Business Partner

Vaco by Highspring
Newtown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Human Resources Business PartnerAbout the Opportunity

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support business leaders and drive key people initiatives across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, partnering closely with managers and employees to support employee relations, talent development, performance management, workforce planning, and HR strategy while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with business leaders and department managers to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives
  • Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, coaching, investigations, and conflict resolution
  • Support workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning initiatives
  • Partner with leadership on talent acquisition strategies and hiring needs
  • Drive employee engagement efforts and support initiatives that strengthen culture and retention
  • Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities and support data-driven decision-making
  • Support compensation and performance review processes
  • Collaborate with HR and business teams on change management initiatives and process improvements
  • Assist with implementation and execution of training and employee development programs
  • Ensure consistent application of HR practices across assigned business units
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist capacity
  • Prior experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or production environments preferred
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, and HR best practices
  • Experience partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations is a plus
  • Exposure to workforce planning, change management, and organizational development initiatives preferred
What Our Client Offers
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunity to partner directly with leadership and influence business strategy
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Stable and growing organization within the manufacturing industry


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

 

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