Human Resources Business Partner (Onsite)

• Lead HR support for Wafer Manufacturing Operations, serving as the primary HR partner to a Senior Director and their leadership team. You'll play a critical role in aligning people strategies with operational goals in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.
• Be present and engaged-spending time with Manufacturing leaders, listening to employees, and partnering directly with managers to influence decisions that drive both people and business outcomes.
• Partner closely with the HR Generalist to ensure alignment on day-to-day support, employee relations, and the consistent delivery of HR programs across the manufacturing organization.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver inclusive, global HR programs tailored to the unique needs of a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Use data and insights to guide decision-making, identify trends, and proactively address workforce challenges.
• Lead and support people strategies aligned with business goals, including performance management, talent development, and organizational design.
• Provide expert, hands-on support in areas such as employee relations, coaching, career development, engagement, and recognition.
• Help leaders and teams navigate challenges by identifying root causes and implementing practical, cross-functional solutions.
• Create clear, compelling communication and presentation materials to support HR initiatives and leadership engagement.
• Lead and participate in local and global HR projects, ensuring effective program and project management.
• Maintain flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including availability for off-shift needs when necessary.
• Serve as a visible role model for our values and culture, championing integrity, inclusion, and innovation in every interaction.

• Thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment where being present and engaged on-site is not just valued-it's essential. Your regular on-site presence allows you to build meaningful relationships, respond in real time, and stay closely connected to the pulse of the operation.
• Bring exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bring a resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge. You don't just adapt-you lead through change with confidence and clarity.
• Strong sense of business acumen, you understand how HR strategies connect to broader business goals. In our collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves culture, you'll work side-by-side with global teams to deliver key initiatives like workforce planning, compensation, performance management, and talent development.
• Experience leading through change and are energized by fast-paced, evolving environments. You know how to bring structure and clarity while keeping momentum.
• This role requires a high level of collaboration, attention to detail, and organizational excellence, as you'll be partnering with a wide range of stakeholders across the globe to drive meaningful impact., and collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders across the globe.
• Available to work onsite weekdays during core business hours in our Bloomington, MN manufacturing site as well as flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including availability for off-shift needs when necessary.

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
• Deep knowledge of core HR disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, employee relations, engagement, performance management, coaching and development, and employment law.
• Strong understanding of annual HR processes and demonstrated success in implementing them through effective project management.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for actions based on the analysis.
• Experience and understanding of labor relations.
• Experience in representing HR in site compliance audits such as ISO-9001, Business Continuity Management and RBA (Responsible Business Alliance).
• The ability to build and influence relationships with leaders and a set of stakeholders to drive organizational change as well as being a skilled communicator.

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