Sr. HR Business Partner (Contract – Potential Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Madison, WI (East Side – Onsite)
Travel: Occasional travel to Milwaukee (mileage reimbursed)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Duration: 90-day contract (potential for temp-to-hire, not guaranteed)
Pay: $30–$45/hour
Benefits (for eligible employees): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401(k) retirement plan

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Sr. HR Business Partner to support multiple manufacturing sites in the Madison area. This onsite role will split time between two east-side locations (approximately 20 minutes apart) and may require infrequent travel to a Milwaukee site.

This is a high-impact role supporting a plant ramp-up and assisting with a separate plant closure and employee transition. The position balances both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities and reports to senior HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum HR support across multiple manufacturing plants
• Partner with plant leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Oversee payroll processing in partnership with site managers
• Support employee relations matters, including ADA-related issues (advisor support available)
• Coordinate interviews and assist with recruitment efforts (not a pure Talent Acquisition role)
• Support transition activities related to plant closure, including potential involvement in onsite hiring events
• Implement performance management processes and employee development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage onboarding, employee documentation, and benefits administration
• Track and analyze monthly people metrics to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support union-related matters where applicable

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on, practical HR experience (not strictly strategic)
• Strong employee relations background
• Experience working with an HRIS system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (sorting and filtering required; PivotTables and VLOOKUPs preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)