Director, Site HR Business Partner (Project Management)

Job Posting Start Date 06-09-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-13-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to add a Director, Site Human Resources Business Partner located in the greater Chicago area. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Human Resources Business Partner, the Director, Site HRBP will serve as a strategic and hands-on leader who will partner with the General Manager and the leadership team to develop and deploy strategic planning objectives to build a dynamic organization that delivers significant sustainable growth with respective culture and engagement.

What a typical day looks like:

• Function as a partner, advisor to management staff; advising on matters related to talent management, organizational development, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Partner with site leaders to ensure understanding of organizations supported including key business and financial metrics, strategic initiatives.
• Partner with site leaders to understand organization needs in terms of achieving maximum performance, efficiency and embrace change management.
• Plan, implement and facilitate HR initiatives (workforce planning, performance reviews, employee engagement, talent review, succession planning, compensation planning)
• Partner with staffing and contingent labor agencies; provide guidance to managers, advise on salary recommendations.
• Manage, develop, and coach performance of HR team.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues timely.
• Monitor the “pulse” of the employees; analyze data/trends to help drive improvements taking a proactive approach to embrace change and positive employee relations.
• Coordinate and communicate various training requirements including management, safety, security, Code of Conduct, sexual harassment etc.
• Manage employee communication and feedback mechanisms via department meetings, employee satisfaction surveys, employee focus groups, and one-on-one meetings. Measure effectiveness of communication tools and make changes as needed.
• Ensures the consistent treatment of employees and the consistent application of human resources policies and procedures.
• Counsels management on policy interpretation and legal awareness. Advises and investigates (when applicable) regarding the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Assists in the administration of the disciplinary procedure.
• Clearly present information and prepare reports for management.

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or Business, or equivalent experience in the HR field. A master's degree preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in HR across all major functions with at least four years of HR supervisory experience.
• Ability to influence senior management on key organizational and management concerns.
• Effective change management experience; understanding how and when to drive critical change.
• Strong planning, co-ordination, and organizational skills. Strong process orientation and attention to detail.
• Success in creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention, and reward programs.
• Enthusiastic collaborator with strong drive for positive employee relations work environment
• A strong solutions focus; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment which demands strong deliverables along with ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• Strong knowledge of US Labor Laws and Illinois State Labor Laws
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• 10% travel required.
• Certified Professional Human Resource Professional (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRMCP) preferred
• Proficiency of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) will be a plus. Experience working in an FDA-regulated facility preferred

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$156,900.00 USD - $215,800.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Human Resources

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).