Manager of HR Business Partners

The Manager of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) plays a critical leadership role in aligning human resources strategies with business objectives. This position leads a team of HRBPs and partners closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with deep expertise in change management, organizational development, and employee relations.

Union experience is required. This position will work out of our corporate office in Oconomowoc, WI.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Lead, coach, develop, and mentor a team of HR Business Partners to deliver high-impact HR solutions across the organization.

Serve as a player-coach, balancing leadership responsibilities with direct HRBP support for key departments or strategic initiatives, modeling best practices in business partnership.

Review and approve HRBP work, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and HR policies.

Provide guidance and support to HRBPs in their work with business units.

Ensure HRBPs are effectively managing employee relations, performance management, and other HR functions.

Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation planning, job evaluations, and pay equity initiatives.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic HR guidance and fostering strong partnerships to support business goals.

Collaborate with leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals, including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.

Lead and facilitate talent calibration and review sessions using tools such as the 9-box grid to assess performance and potential, identify high-potential talent, and inform development and succession strategies.

Monitor and analyze HR data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Lead and support change management efforts related to organizational transitions, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives.

Drive organizational design efforts, including job design, team structure, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and special projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and HR best practices.

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support compliance, consistency, and organizational culture.

Provide coaching and development support to leaders, enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and resolution of issues in a timely manner.

May be required to lead and / or support investigations. Work with legal counsel as needed to address HR-related legal issues.

Stay current on HR best practices and industry trends to continuously improve HRBP effectiveness.

Where applicable, partner with labor relations and union representatives to support collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and contract interpretation while maintaining positive labor-management relationships.

Communicate HR strategies and initiatives effectively to all levels of the organization.

Represent HR effectively in meetings and presentations.

Ensure legal compliance with all State and Federal regulations.

Conduct training on related Human Resource topics, as requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule

• In-office minimum 4 days per week in Oconomowoc, WI
• National travel to other offices several times per year
• Local travel to other locations as needed
• May require minimal evening and weekend hours

Additional Job Description :

Education / Training and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience required.

15+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership of HRBPs, HR Generalist, HR Advisor teams.

Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare (hospital or behavior health environments) is required.

Must have experience working in unionized environments.

Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organizational development.

Proven experience in change management and strategic HR planning.

Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data reporting tools.

Licenses & Certifications

PHR or SHRM-CP (preferred)

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including :

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