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HR Business Partner IN MUSKEGON, MI

SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc., located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with a Metro Detroit office in Brighton, MI, is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.

Job Function

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to plant leadership at Scherdel’s Muskegon facility, supporting operational excellence through effective people strategies. This role drives workforce performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, while ensuring alignment with Scherdel North America and global HR standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Business Partnership (Plant-Focused)

Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Manager and functional leaders (Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance)
Align workforce strategies with plant KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Provide coaching to front-line supervisors and managers
Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Employee Relations & Labor Environment

Lead investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution
Ensure consistent application of policies and legal compliance
Maintain a positive employee relations environment
Mitigate risk proactively

Talent Management & Succession Planning

Drive talent reviews and succession planning
Identify and develop high-potential employees
Support recruitment for plant roles
Ensure effective onboarding for retention

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

Support headcount planning and organizational design
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support plant changes, ramp-ups, and restructuring

Workforce Analytics & Insights

Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and workforce trends
Provide insights to plant leadership
Partner to improve productivity and cost outcomes

Training & Development

Lead coordination of plant training programs
Support onboarding and certification processes
Develop leadership capabilities

HR Program Execution & Compliance

Ensure implementation of HR programs
Drive engagement and culture initiatives
Ensure compliance with policies and regulations

qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred
3 – 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Generalist or HRBP roles
Experience in manufacturing or automotive environment strongly preferred
Experience supporting plant operations and front-line leadership
Strong knowledge of U.S. and Michigan employment laws (ESTA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)

key competencies:

Business Acumen (Manufacturing / Automotive)
Leadership Coaching & Influence
Employee Relations Expertise
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Management & Adaptability
Results Orientation
Integrity & Confidentiality

BENEFITS:

Please contact 1(231)777-7774 or email for all hiring inquiries.