The Opportunity

Relate Search is partnered with a high-performing manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and operationally strong Human Resources Business Partner to support its operations function.

This HRBP will serve as the primary HR partner to operations leadership, including a highly engaged VP of Operations. Supporting approximately 275 employees across production, quality, maintenance, safety, and customer service, this role requires a results-driven business partner who understands the nuances of a non-union manufacturing environment and can confidently influence leaders at all levels.

The organization is evolving - adding senior HR talent, implementing Workday, and elevating its people strategy. This HRBP will be a key stakeholder in that evolution.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a trusted advisor to operations leadership, aligning workforce strategy with production goals and business performance objectives
Provide healthy pushback and strategic guidance on workforce planning, ensuring staffing decisions reflect operational realities and future growth needs
Lead employee relations efforts, navigating complex situations with fairness, consistency, and a strong understanding of manufacturing environments
Partner closely with leaders to elevate supervisor and manager capability through coaching, development, and accountability
Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives, identifying talent gaps and building future bench strength
Support and influence hourly recruiting strategy in partnership with Talent Acquisition, ensuring hiring processes remain efficient and aligned to business needs
Maintain momentum in recruiting and hiring workflows, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring interview processes move efficiently
Leverage workforce data and analytics (turnover, staffing trends, performance metrics) to diagnose challenges and implement solutions
Uphold HR policies and practices that promote equity, compliance, and a high-performance culture
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR team members and operational leaders to ensure initiatives are aligned and executed effectively

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with 5+ years of progressive HRBP experience
Demonstrated success partnering within a manufacturing or operations-driven environment (non-union preferred)
Strong employee relations expertise with the ability to mediate, coach, and resolve issues with sound judgment and professionalism
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, provide strategic pushback, and translate business needs into actionable people strategies
Experience with workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development in a production-based organization

About Relate Search

Relate Search is a woman-, minority-, and LGBTQIA+-owned executive search firm specializing in senior leadership placements across Human Resources, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and broader executive functions. We partner closely with organizations to deliver high-impact talent through a relationship-driven, consultative approach.

Relate Search and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and high-performing workplaces.

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