Human Resources Business Partner ~ Manufacturing

Job Description:

Cambria is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to our Cambria Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, MN. This role provides both tactical and strategic HR support across employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition support, compliance, employee communications, and organizational effectiveness.

The HRBP will work closely with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, proactively identify people- related risks and opportunities, and drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to assigned business units, partnering with leaders across the full talent lifecycle, including goal setting, performance management, merit planning, talent reviews, 9-box assessments, and succession planning, to drive organizational effectiveness and business results

• Coach and influence managers to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people management practices

• Partner with leaders throughout the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, job design, and requisition approval

• Manage off boarding processes, including conducting exit interviews, analyzing trends, and providing recommendations to improve retention and engagement

• Advise and guide leaders through the performance management process, ensuring quality documentation and compliance within Workday.

• Facilitate and deliver HR-related training and leader coaching sessions as needed to support business priorities

• Analyze HR data and prepare reports to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders

• Investigate employee concerns and complaints, assess risk, and recommend appropriate and timely resolutions

• Partner with leadership to communicate policy and organizational changes effectively

• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive employee information

• Support HR initiatives and projects, including training development and other ad hoc business needs

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven ability to build strong, credible relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders at all levels

• Experience partnering with de-centralized leaders and employee groups preferred

• Strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to balance employee advocacy and business needs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders

• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and employment law compliance

• High level of integrity with a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency

• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment while applying company policies and best practices

• Proficiency in Workday, including reporting and data navigation, preferred

• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable in a growing and changing environment

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business related required.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in a HR Generalist or HRBP role. Manufacturing experience preferred, and previous experience supporting employees throughout U.S, specifically California, and experience supporting Canadian employee preferred.

Systems: Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Workday experience preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Managerial Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Requirements: Office position requiring telephone and computer use. Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally / sparingly (office supplies, packages, samples). May need to bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally. Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements: May travel between local Cambria locations.

Cambria’s starting salary for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At Cambria, dedication to philanthropy and our people is at the heart of who we are. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the world every day by prioritizing employee well-being and fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Under the banner of CambriaCares, our philanthropic endeavors show our commitment to our people and our community to uplift kids, support education, and contribute to a sustainable future.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. The results will be reviewed based on the individual's record, and the specific duties and requirements of the job.