Summary:
The Manager of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) plays a critical leadership role in aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. This position leads a team of HRBPs and partners closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with deep expertise in change management, organizational development, and employee relations.

This position will work out of our corporate office in Oconomowoc, WI.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor a team of HR Business Partners to deliver high-impact HR solutions across the organization.

• Serve as a player-coach, balancing leadership responsibilities with direct HRBP support for key departments or strategic initiatives, modeling best practices in business partnership.

• Review and approve HRBP work, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and HR policies.

• Provide guidance and support to HRBPs in their work with business units.

• Ensure HRBPs are effectively managing employee relations, performance management, and other HR functions.

• Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation planning, job evaluations, and pay equity initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic HR guidance and fostering strong partnerships to support business goals.

• Collaborate with leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.  

• Lead and facilitate talent calibration and review sessions using tools such as the 9-box grid to assess performance and potential, identify high-potential talent, and inform development and succession strategies.

• Monitor and analyze HR data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead and support change management efforts related to organizational transitions, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives.

• Drive organizational design efforts, including job design, team structure, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and special projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and HR best practices.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support compliance, consistency, and organizational culture.

• Provide coaching and development support to leaders, enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and resolution of issues in a timely manner.

• May be required to lead and/or support investigations. Work with legal counsel as needed to address HR-related legal issues.

• Stay current on HR best practices and industry trends to continuously improve HRBP effectiveness.

• Where applicable, partner with labor relations and union representatives to support collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and contract interpretation while maintaining positive labor-management relationships.

• Communicate HR strategies and initiatives effectively to all levels of the organization.

• Represent HR effectively in meetings and presentations.

• Ensure legal compliance with all State and Federal regulations.

• Conduct training on related Human Resource topics, as requested.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

• In-office minimum 4 days per week
• Travel to other offices across country likely (maybe 1 or 2 times/year as needed)
• Other local travel as needed
• May require minimal evening and weekend hours

Additional Job Description:

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, HR policies and practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Deep understanding of HR disciplines including talent management, compensation, employee relations, and organizational development.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insig