People Strategy (HR) Business Partner

About MadTree Brewing

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that inspires madness while being rooted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, a retirement plan with a match, free mental health therapy visits, paid time off, and many other great perks.

WHO ARE YOU?

As the People Strategy Hospitality Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in aligning the needs of our people with the bigger picture—ensuring that day-to-day operational needs and long-term business goals come together seamlessly. You’re driven by a passion for creating opportunities where people can grow, thrive, and make a real impact, all while supporting MadTree’s success. You know when to say “yes” and when to thoughtfully navigate the gray areas, always with a focus on people and purpose.

You understand the unique energy of the hospitality industry and are deeply empathetic to the humans who make it thrive. You approach your work with a warm and welcoming mindset, always striving to exceed expectations in everything you do. Whether you’re supporting your team, collaborating with leaders, or driving change, you’re committed to fostering a culture where people feel connected, supported, and valued. Through your efforts, you help plant a better community—one where people come together to grow, collaborate, and contribute to long-term success.

POSITION: People Strategy Business Partner (Hospitality)

LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH

REPORTS TO: People Strategy Director

COMPENSATION RANGE: $62,050 - $83,950

POSITION SUMMARY: This People Strategy Business Partner delivers a blend of operational excellence and strategic foresight. They are comfortable in both hands-on human resources functions and long-term, forward-thinking leadership. They will serve as a trusted advisor to team members and leadership, guiding day-to-day people operations while anticipating future business and workforce needs to design and implement strategies that promote sustainable growth and align with the organizational culture. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong proficiency in the following areas:

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better tactical business decisions
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

●      Serves as a strategic thought partne