[Senior] HR Business Partner

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic and hands‑on HR partnership to leaders across Huber Engineered Materials sites, supporting employee relations, talent management, performance management, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness in a manufacturing environment. This role drives people initiatives, continuous improvement in HR processes, and strong internal customer support while partnering closely with leaders to enable operational success. This position may be filled at the HRBP or Senior HRBP level based on the candidate’s experience, scope of impact, and demonstrated capability.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on employee and labor relations, performance management, and engagement; investigate issues and recommend compliant solutions.
• Administer HR policies and programs; ensure adherence to employment and labor laws; support internal HR audits.
• Support recruitment efforts for frontline and professional roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and development initiatives; coach managers on people leadership.
• Conduct compensation analysis and support merit and incentive cycles in collaboration with Compensation.Manage HRIS and payroll transactions (e.g., SuccessFactors, UKG/Ultipro); ensure data integrity.
• Develop and analyze workforce metrics (turnover, absenteeism, time‑to‑fill) to inform decisions.Lead or contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support engagement, culture‑building, and effective communication across multi‑shift operations.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.Working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (SuccessFactors, UKG/Ultipro) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and partner effectively at all organizational levels.
• Domestic travel to supported sites as needed.

Key Competencies

Summary

Build Teams - Specialist

Make Quality Decisions - Specialist

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

[$85,400.00 - $110,900.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required