Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.  

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Role Overview 

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support client groups comprised largely of manufacturing and engineering teams. This includes designing, implementing, and administering employee programs, policies, and procedures that align with the company's mission, goals, and objectives. The Senior HRBP will work closely with our leadership team to attract, retain, and develop top talent, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment.  

What You’ll Do...

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures

• Design, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that are specifically tailored to support the unique needs of manufacturing operations and engineering teams
• Ensure policies align with legal requirements, industry best practices, and company values to create a fair, efficient, and compliant workplace
• Regularly review and revise policies to stay aligned with business goals, industry trends, and evolving labor laws

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

• Partner with Talent Acquisition in the recruitment and selection process, including identifying and leveraging appropriate recruitment channels to attract top talent
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership to determine headcount growth plans and skill needs
• Conduct interviews and assist with candidate selection to ensure cultural and technical fit for the team

Performance Management

• Drive adherence to our management processes to ensure that our team members are aligned with the company's goals, values, and objectives
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement strategies for underperformance, and opportunities for continued growth and development for key talent

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring that complaints and conflicts are addressed promptly and fairly
• Conduct thorough investigations into complaints, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate resolutions or corrective actions
• Provide guidance to leadership on employee relations matters, ensuring that actions taken are compliant with labor laws, company policies, and industry best practices

Coaching and Support

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues
• Act as a mediator when necessary, helping to resolve workplace conflicts and promoting a collaborative team atmosphere

Business Partnership

• Develop deep understanding of the goals and objectives of the organization, and collaborate with leadership to align HR practices and programs with long-term operational success
• Utilize and develop key HR metrics to evaluate effectiveness of HR programs and practices

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Develop and implement employee engagement programs that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Oversee the local onboarding and assimilation process for new hires

You have...

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Proven experience developing and implement