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.
