Senior HR Business Partner

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You’ll Work - QED Environmental Systems, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., located in Dexter, MI

QED Environmental Systems is the market-leading provider of environmental technology solutions. We design, manufacture and support solutions for groundwater, soil and gas management and detection applications into environmental, industrial and renewable energy markets worldwide.

Since our inception, we have been the leading manufacturer of environmental monitoring and remediation equipment. We offer the best and most diverse product portfolio and solutions to our customers.

Ready to join us?

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner supports the organization by providing strategic and operational HR advice to managers and employees. This position is responsible for delivering people solutions across a range of HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, and organizational development. The HRBP will partner with managers and employees to drive HR initiatives, help foster a positive organizational culture and drive business performance through our people.

What You Will Do at Graco:

Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned client group(s), providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Coach managers on setting expectations, providing feedback, and driving high performance and team engagement.

• Monitor HR metrics and trends to proactively address workforce needs.

People Planning & Delivery

• Facilitate the execution of cyclical processes (compensation, performance management, talent & succession planning, etc.) and prioritized initiatives across the assigned client group(s).

• Lead initiatives around employee engagement, retention, and recognition to enhance the employee experience.

• Participate in M&A due diligence and integration activity. Support transition and retention plans, facilitate integration activities.

• Partner closely with COE teams to continually improve process, programs and initiatives with an HRBP lens on behalf of the HR function.

Talent & Org Effectiveness

• Assist in implementing organizational development strategies, including restructuring, job design, and workforce planning.

• Advise on change management processes to help the organization navigate through transitions or organizational changes.

• Support employee engagement initiatives by assessing satisfaction levels and recommending actionable improvements and supporting the business to execute.

• Partner with leaders and other HR Business Partners to ensure effective talent acquisition strategies are in place for assigned business areas.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

• Serve as a key advisor to managers and employees on complex HR issues, offering guidance on conflict resolution and workplace concerns.

• Promptly investigate, document and resolve employee complaints; provide coaching and facilitation as needed.

• Advise on disciplinary actions and performance management processes to ensure fair treatment and compliance with company policies and employment law.

• Consult on local compliance requirements in partnership with HR Operations.

Local Program Execution

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for factory employees at the site, while partnering with the corporate Talent Acquisition team to support hiring for non-factory positions.

• Leverage moderately complex reports and dashboards to measure, manage and analyze people and business performance metrics at location and advise on local people & culture plans.

• Actively participate and contribute to local safety & wellness-related efforts and outcomes.

What You Will Bring to Graco:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related fields

• 5+ years as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or Talent Partner

• Deep business acumen. Able to quickly learn a business and support broader business goals with a people lens

• Strong ability to influence, b