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HR Business Partner
Human resources
Hattiesburg ,  Mississippi Contract To Hire Feb 25, 2026

HR Business Partner

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its onsite operations in Hattiesburg, MS. This role partners closely with site leadership, associates, and enterprise HR stakeholders to deliver high-impact human resources support across talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and rewards & recognition.

The HR Business Partner plays a critical role in championing HR programs, policies, and practices while supporting production goals and fostering a strong, talent-focused culture. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and a key contributor to organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy.

Opportunity: Contract-to-Hire
Location: On-site 
Department: Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Workforce Strategy

  • Partner with site leadership to support business unit strategy, workforce planning, and production objectives.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related business challenges and organizational effectiveness.

  • Build strong, collaborative relationships that promote transparency, trust, and two-way communication.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

  • Coach managers and associates on employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, investigations, and terminations, in alignment with company policy and employment law.

  • Support the resolution of formal and informal complaints, escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.

  • Provide expert guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.

Change Management & Engagement

  • Partner with the HR Director to plan and support organizational change initiatives, site communications, and engagement actions.

  • Champion HR programs that enhance employee experience, engagement, and retention.

  • Support learning, development, and performance management initiatives at the site level.

HR Collaboration & Operational Support

  • Foster a “One Team HR” approach by collaborating with HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise (COEs).

  • Provide backup support to HR team members during vacations, training, or peak activity periods.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen HR service delivery and the employee value proposition.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification(s) preferred.

  • Demonstrated, progressive HR experience with hands-on exposure across the full spectrum of HR functions.

  • Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, with the ability to link HR strategies to business performance.

  • Experience working in a matrixed, enterprise HR environment.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Self-motivated with a bias for action, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • High level of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and empathy when working in a diverse workforce.

    Category Code: JN007, JN029
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