Human Resources Business Partner

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Compensation Range: $75,000 - $100,000
Division: AGI Digital
Location:  Lenexa, KS, USA

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The AGI Digital product is an independent hardware and software platform that brings together data across the farm, in real time, and provides customers with the ability to manage their crop production, manage their overall business, and market their grain based on content and robust traceability.

The Opportunity

A Human Resources Business Partner collaborates with management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s objectives. The role requires a deep understanding of the business to proactively support its people’s agenda, drive performance, and foster a culture of engagement and innovation.
At AGI, the HRBP role is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce while ensuring the business achieves its objectives.

The Team

Reporting directly to the US HR Lead, this role will play a key role in managing all human resources functions for Lenexa location as well as being a leading support to the surrounding operation locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• HR support to surrounding operation locations.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and address workforce challenges.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on HR metrics and trends.
• Support organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Proactively seek out and recommends opportunities for continuous improvement and enhancement of employee engagement and company culture.

Employee Relations

• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies and best practice.

Talent Management

• Collaborate on workforce planning, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Support Recruitment and retention strategies tailored to the business’ needs.

HR Operations

• Ensure seamless implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Collaborate with HR teams to manage compensation, benefits, and performance reviews.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems, and guides other departments on same.
• Partner with payroll and maintain the HRIS.
• Maintain records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Establish and maintain department records and reports.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meeting, as needed.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR with a focus on strategic partnership and consulting.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solving and analytical capabilities with attention on data-driven trends and decisions.
• Experience and familiarity with OSHA regulations is preferred.
• Advanced skills with: Word, Excel, Outlook
• HRIS experience is preferred, UKG knowledge is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and the ability to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Consultative Approach: Ability to provide strategic HR advice and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage change and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Leadership: Capability to lead HR initiatives and influence organizational culture positively.

Why AGI?

Leading the Way in Global Food Supply Chain Solutions
AGI is a leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixi