Human Resources Business Partner – Manufacturing

Location: Burlington, NC (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-time

A growing food manufacturing company in the Burlington area is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a 24/7 production facility. This role is hands-on and people-focused, ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor, building relationships, and supporting large hourly teams in a high-volume environment.



What You’ll Do

• Partner with production leaders to support a large hourly workforce in a fast-paced, around-the-clock manufacturing environment
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations, policy guidance, and performance management
• Lead and support recruiting, onboarding, and training across all shifts
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and quality teams to strengthen engagement and communication on the production floor
• Flex your schedule 1–2 nights per week to connect with night-shift employees and supervisors
• Conduct investigations, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company standards
• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Report directly to the HR Manager and partner closely with a bilingual HR Generalist who supports hourly engagement

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or other high-volume hourly environments
• Strong employee relations and communication skills
• Comfortable being visible, hands-on, and active on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a 24/7 operation
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Why This Role

You’ll join a collaborative HR team that values partnership, visibility, and approachability. This is not a desk job—you’ll work closely with employees across all shifts, understand their work, and help build a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect.