Human Resources Business Partner (Temporary to Perm)

Red Envelope is seeking a HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join an existing HR staff for a mid-sized organization on the northwest side of Indianapolis. This position will work on-site around 30 hours/week and is expected to be temporary for at least 3 months with the possibility of turning into a permanent role.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Plant serves as a critical link between employees and management to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. This role supports day-to-day HR operations, focusing on implementing and optimizing HR processes and ensuring employee satisfaction while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. The HRBP - Plant works closely with an HR Admin for first-level responses and reports to a Senior HRBP – Plant, who handles strategic initiatives and leadership advising.  

Key Responsibilities 

HR Administration 

• Attend and contribute to daily operations meetings 
• Monitor employment laws and Human Rights codes to ensure organizational compliance 
• Complete non-routine administrative tasks, including subpoenas, court orders, and EEO investigations 
• Manage Affordable Care Act (ACA) updates in Dayforce and submit annual reports 
• Finalize and submit EEO-1 reports annually; maintain updates monthly 
• Develop and update policies to remain compliant and current 

Attract, Select, Retain 

• Collaborate with hiring managers for intake calls to understand role requirements 
• Post job openings in Dayforce, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms 
• Identify and explore new opportunities to share job postings 
• Partner with the Plant Manager to review and strategize staffing levels 
• Communicate openings and feedback with staffing agency partners 
• Respond to candidate reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed 
• Recruit for all open positions below the Director level (posting, phone screening, interviewing, dispositioning, and making offers) 
• Interview candidates for various roles across the organization 
• Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires 
• Partner with staffing agencies, providing regular feedback on candidate performance and experience 
• Oversee the interview structure  
• Ensure alignment with employer brand 
• Support management with thorough scope of role and profile of ideal candidate 
• Conduct monthly manager and supervisor touch-base meetings 
• Partner with the Plant Manager to drive initiatives that enhance company culture 

Develop 

• Create and deliver training materials for supervisors and managers. 
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement succession plans 
• Review and align performance review scores, submitting results to the Chief People Officer and subsequent development plans 
• Provide coaching to managers for handling difficult conversations and employee relations 
• Conduct annual reviews of job descriptions, ensuring alignment and employee signoffs 

Employee Relations 

• Document employee grievances, investigate issues, and collaborate with managers on follow-up plans 
• Review the progressive discipline process, provide proofing and guidance for creating corrective actions, disciplinary action write-ups, and PIPs 
• Support the Senior HRBP during employee terminations 
• Track and issue FMLA forms, including eligibility reviews and communication with managers. 

Total Rewards 

• Spearheading local benefit strategy 
• Organize and lead benefits open enrollment meetings 
• Oversee and manage benefits administration, including troubleshooting issues and coordinating with vendors 
• Manage tracking and approval processes for leave of absence requests, FMLA, and STD claims 
• Review Affordable Care Act compliance and complete reporting as required 
• Assist in benefits administration, including open enrollment processes, NH/QLE/OE approvals, and troubleshooting 
• Partner with benefits carriers to reconcile invoice discrepancies 
• Ensure proper setup and project monitoring for benefits file feeds 
• Collaborate with brokerage firms on benefit renewals, rate discussions, and plan changes 
• Provide guidance on compensation review procedures 
• Manage annual merit cycle  

Systems 

• Leverage Dayforce and other HRIS systems to streamline processes, including open enrollment, ACA updates, and benefits tracking 
• Support annual audits and assist with the Responsible Sourcing Audit 
• Ensure data accuracy in all HR systems 

Offboard 

• Oversee the approval of processing terminations, ensuring compliance and consistency 
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to leadership 
• Manage the review of progressive discipline and termination processes 

Operational People Efficiencies 

• Lead and complete monthly safety meetings, integrating HR topics where applicable 
• Partner with payroll to ensure proper reconciliation and processing 
• Drive alignment with leadership to ensure all HR operations contribute to organizational goals 
• Attend daily operations meetings to ensure HR is aligned with plant operations 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in an HRBP role or similar 
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Dayforce experience preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration, and compliance standards 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities 

Red Envelope Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.