Human Resources Business Partner

On-site role in Bethel, CT partnering directly with site leadership to align people strategy with business priorities. This Human Resources Business Partner position focuses on talent management, employee engagement, compensation, employee relations, and compliance, while providing practical HR support to leaders and teams. The compensation package is $110K plus bonus, with pay from $110,000.00 per year.

What you’ll do

• Deploy HR processes at the site level, including Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Compensation Programs, and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to help meet staffing needs with top talent.
• Collaborate with site leadership and Total Rewards to support competitive compensation, effective leadership, and strong employee engagement.
• Lead recruitment for hourly and temporary labor, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding to meet staffing requirements.
• Develop and maintain succession plans, including targeted development for potential leaders.
• Analyze talent trends and metrics to create solutions that drive business results.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters by conducting thorough, objective investigations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements in employee management, partnering with HR leadership and legal teams to mitigate legal risk.
• Coach and guide business leaders on performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Build strong leader-employee relationships to support morale, productivity, and retention.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies and practices for business units.
• Identify training and development needs, including executive coaching, and monitor training effectiveness to confirm program objectives are met.

What you bring

• 4+ years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR disciplines, including compensation practices, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and federal and state employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, guidelines, and policies.
• Thorough understanding of organizational structure, roles, compensation practices, and related administrative processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Work location

In person with regular, in-person presence at the Bethel, CT location to support business operations and collaboration.