Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Recognized as aMilwaukee Journal SentinelTop Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

The internal deadline to apply is xx/xx/xxxx. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Office

This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, Madison or Appleton, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

Hybrid

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

Remote

This is a fully remote/work from home role where you will spend xx% of your time in the field, servicing the xxxxxx territory. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

This is a fully remote/work from home role. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Hybrid or Remote

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Summary of Responsibilities
The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and assigned business units, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. This role leads and executes people strategies that enhance organizational performance, foster a high-performance culture, and prepare the workforce for future challenges. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure HR initiatives align with organizational priorities and assist with delivery of HR initiatives.

The Senior HRBP provides actionable insights on workforce trends, talent strategies, and organizational design, enabling leaders to make informed decisions and drive outcomes. Leveraging HR metrics and analytics, this role equips leadership with data-driven insights, measures HR initiative effectiveness, and drives continuous improvement. Additionally, the Senior HRBP influences change by guiding leaders through change management efforts, assessing impacts, developing communication plans, and supporting transformations with a hands-on approach.

This position oversees employee relations investigations and resolves complex matters with integrity, professionalism, and alignment to company values. Partnering with leaders, the Senior HRBP fosters a positive, inclusive work environment, ensures compliance with labor laws, and champions engagement strategies that strengthen alignment between associates and organizational goals. The HRBP also manages the offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews, to ensure smooth transitions and provide insights for organizational improvement.

A key driver of talent management, the Senior HRBP partners with leaders to implement succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, and career pathing to build a strong talent pipeline. By addressing talent gaps, facilitating performance management processes, and influencing retention strategies, the Senior HRBP empowers leaders to achieve results while fostering associate development and long-term success.
As a leader within the HR function, the Senior HRBP mentors junior HR professionals, enhances team effectiveness, and fosters a collaborative culture. This role spearheads HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, best practices, and strategic objectives, while equipping leadership to advance cultural and operational improvements.

Preferred Experience and Skills
* 10+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar capacity.
* Strong business acumen, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders.
* Expertise in implementing talent management, organizational development, and change management strategies.
* Proficiency in using HR analytics and metrics to drive decision-making.
* Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence.
* A proactive, results-oriented approach.
* Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Preferred Education and Training
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience.
* HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.