Fractional HR Business Partner
Representing a global industrial manufacturing organization, we are proud to be leading the search for an Interim HR Business Partner.
This newly created role will support a workforce transformation and strengthen labor relations across a complex manufacturing environment.
This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence culture, build processes, and drive performance.
As the Fractional HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for:
- Partnering closely with site leadership to support a period of operational and cultural transformation
- Leading labor relations efforts, including managing union interactions and supporting a heavily unionized workforce (UAW environment)
- Supporting workforce engagement initiatives to bring operators along through changes in ways of working
- Advising leaders on performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
- Providing HR support during a leadership transition, including coverage for a senior HR leader on leave
- Contributing to improvements in operational capability, workforce efficiency, and talent readiness
- Supporting broader reorganization efforts across the North American business
- Coaching line managers to build a stronger performance-driven culture
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements
To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:
- Proven HR Business Partner with 8+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Strong labor relations expertise, with hands-on experience working with unions in a complex setting
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in transformation or turnaround environments
- Experience supporting frontline, hourly populations in plant or production settings
- Credible advisor to senior leaders, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and execution-focused approach
- Availability to work onsite full-time in a manufacturing environment for the duration of the assignment
- Ability to ramp quickly and deliver impact in an interim capacity
As a specialist HR & Reward search and recruitment firm, we are supporting a business undergoing meaningful transformation within a high-quality, globally positioned industrial platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and resilient HR professional to join a performance-focused manufacturing organization and contribute to driving workforce transformation during a critical period.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
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