People Operations Business Partner – Contract

Role Overview

The People Business Partner is an early-career business partner role responsible for providing hands-on, on-site support to a large and dynamic employee population across manufacturing, engineering, and operational functions.

What You Will Do

Partner closely with Senior People Business Partners to support a large employee population across manufacturing, engineering, and other technical or operational functions, serve as a first point of contact for routine employee and manager questions, and develop a strong understanding of the assigned organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We’re looking for people who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. The role requires a strong on-site presence, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to build trusted relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, engineering, technical, industrial, or other fast-paced operational environment
• Experience supporting or exposure to employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance, workplace conduct, and manager coaching
• Experience with or exposure to employee benefits administration, leave administration, or employee lifecycle processes
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees ranging from front-line technicians to senior leaders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Experience supporting a large employee population or multiple business functions
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, R&D, startup, or rapidly scaling organization
• Experience supporting shift-based, hourly, exempt, and non-exempt employee populations
• Familiarity with employment law and HR compliance requirements