HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Position Overview

The Manufacturing HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a business-minded, dynamic HR professional supporting people operations functions, including employee engagement, talent management, performance management, and employee relations in a high-performing manufacturing setting across three manufacturing sites in the surrounding Indianapolis, IN area and St. Louis, MO.

This is an in-person, on-site role reporting primarily to our Greenfield, IN site and supporting our Noblesville, IN site. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Location: Greenfield, IN (primary), Noblesville, IN (support), St. Louis, MO (3 days every other week)

About Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: investigating and resolving employee grievances and conflicts, responding to employee inquiries and issues related to HR policies and procedures, and supporting all employee leaves (FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.).
• Business Leader Partnership: support site leaders by being a sounding board, providing guidance, coaching, and collaborating with leaders on effective leadership and people management practices.
• Partner with the talent acquisition team to identify organizational needs by leveraging site knowledge and interviewing prospective employees.
• Manage employee onboarding by conducting new hire orientation, talent profiling, surveying trends, and analyzing feedback.
• Manage employee offboarding: conduct exit interviews, provide feedback, analyze trends, and coordinate with managers and talent acquisition on replacements.
• Talent Development: support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
• HR Metrics & Analysis: use annual employee engagement survey data to formulate an action plan executed throughout the fiscal year and track exit trends to identify weaknesses or threats to ongoing retention efforts.
• Front Line Leader Training: partner with Learning and Development to conduct training for first-time managers, assist in role-play scenarios, and support high-potential employees.
• HR policy and procedure compliance: ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently across the organization while staying current with emerging trends and legislation.
• Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives to support employee engagement, retention, success programs, and development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
• 4+ years of Human Resources or similar discipline experience
• Ability to observe strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR programs and initiatives that support business objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use HR metrics and data to drive decision-making
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work with manufacturing leaders and influence decision-making

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events