Senior Human Resources Business Partner
LeerDo you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employee-owners? As our Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the employee experience at our New Lisbon facilities. From recruitment and benefits to compliance and culture-building, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence every corner of our HR operations. While this is a manager-level position, it also includes hands-on support of HR Generalist duties—perfect for someone who thrives in both strategic and tactical spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for non-exempt and production roles
- Administer health and welfare benefits; manage annual updates and employee inquiries
- Oversee workers’ compensation program and incident investigations
- Support safety programs and OSHA compliance
- Investigate workplace incidents and employee complaints
- Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and attendance issues
- Support internal learning and development initiatives
- Facilitate disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Represent Leer at unemployment hearings
- Administer FMLA and other leave programs
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll; resolve payroll concerns
- Conduct compensation surveys and maintain job descriptions
- Coordinate performance management with supervisors
- Supervise facilities support staff
- Prepare and submit monthly HR reports
- Lead or support HR-related special projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
- Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); HRIS experience required, Workday preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and support leadership at all levels.
- Familiarity with OSHA and safety-related protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- HR Certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
- Prior Senior-level HR Generalist and supervisory experience.
- Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
- Strong recruitment experience.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, walk, and use hands to operate a computer or handle documents.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments with moving parts or airborne particles.
- Must be able to focus visually and adjust to changes in work environment noise levels.
Travel Requirements
This position requires occasional travel (10–20%) to other local plant locations and corporate meetings.
So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can’t beat. Take a look.
ESOP Distributions
- An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that’s difficult to beat. Don’t believe us? Stop in and we’ll show you.
- Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
- Life Insurance (Paid by Leer)
- 401(K)
- Shoe stipend for steel toes
- Leer Gear
- Cares Program - up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership
- Community involvement hours
About Leer Inc.
Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We’re proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed.
Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We’re 100% employee-owned.
What does employee-owned mean?
As an employee-owner at Leer Inc., you’ll have a direct stake in our success. Through our employee ownership program, you’re not just part of the team, you’re an owner helping to shape our future. We value initiative, collaboration, and a long-term mindset, and we reward your contributions with shared growth and equity.
Next Steps
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The Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Leer, Inc.’s New Lisbon facilities serves as an operational leader across all facets of HR. This role is responsible for driving key functions including talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, leave management, payroll, compensation, and special initiatives. By fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring adherence to employment laws, the HRBP plays a vital role in aligning HR practices with business objectives and supporting organizational growth through effective people leadership.