HR Business Partner or Manager & Recruiting

October 30, 2026
Waco, TX, US
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Human Resources Business Partner

  • Partner with leaders to develop and execute workforce planning strategies that align with business goals.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to managers regarding employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and policy interpretation.
  • Support organizational design, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
  • Analyze workforce metrics and trends to recommend solutions that improve retention, productivity, and employee experience.
  • Lead investigations and resolution of employee relations concerns while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
  • Support change management initiatives and organizational transformation projects.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify training and development needs.
  • Drive employee engagement programs and retention strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
  • Promote company culture, values, and inclusion initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Leadership

  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to meet hourly, professional, technical, and leadership hiring objectives.
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, employee referrals, schools, community partnerships, and staffing agencies.
  • Establish recruiting metrics and reporting to measure effectiveness, time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop proactive recruiting plans.
  • Oversee recruitment marketing initiatives and employer branding efforts.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Manage third-party staffing agencies and recruiting vendors.
  • Develop and implement recruiting processes and best practices to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes.
  • Lead onboarding and orientation programs to ensure successful employee integration.

Leadership & Strategic Initiatives

  • Develop and monitor hiring forecasts and staffing plans.
  • Lead projects focused on process improvement, HR technology optimization, and talent acquisition effectiveness.
  • Create and present workforce analytics, recruiting performance, and staffing health reports to leadership.
  • Partner with Finance and Operations to support labor planning and budgeting initiatives.
  • Assist with compensation benchmarking and market analysis as needed.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, organizational growth, and workforce restructuring initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition experience.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, distribution, or corporate environments.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and recruitment best practices.
  • Experience managing multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
  • Experience with UKG Recruiting and Human Resource systems.
  • Experience managing staffing agencies and contingent workforce programs.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Time-to-fill positions
  • Quality of hire
  • Hiring manager satisfaction
  • Employee retention rates
  • Offer acceptance rate
  • Internal promotion and succession metrics
  • Employee engagement scores
  • Compliance and audit results
  • Recruiting pipeline health
  • Workforce planning accuracy

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Acumen
  • Talent Acquisition Expertise
  • Employee Relations
  • Workforce Planning
  • Leadership & Influence
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Change Management

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