HR Business Partner I

Why Work at Banner?
For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports the Brooklyn Park manufacturing facility and plays a key strategic role in aligning human resources practices with plant and business goals. This role partners closely with plant leadership and frontline supervisors to enhance employee engagement, support workforce planning, improve retention, and foster a high-performance culture. The HRBP works in a fast-paced environment that requires strong relationship-building, ownership of processes, and proactive problem-solving.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources – Operations.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:      

Exempt, based on the Administrative Exemption

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with plant and operations leadership to align workforce strategies with plant needs.
• Guide leaders on coaching and performance management, including difficult employee relations issues and disciplinary processes.
• Lead key HR initiatives such as retention, engagement, culture-building, and talent development.
• Partner with the Training Coordinator to oversee training program implementation and help identify skills gaps to support continuous improvement and onboarding efforts.
• Support change management processes related to org structure, policies, and culture shifts.
• Use HR metrics and turnover data to identify trends, recommend solutions, and track progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including production, engineering, and quality) to ensure HR processes support plant operations.
• Support implementation of stay interviews and supervisor development initiatives.
• Partner with HR teammates across manufacturing locations to share best practices and align HR goals across the organization.
• Lead or support investigations, as needed, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Drive visibility of HR in the plant by maintaining strong floor presence, developing trust with employees, and ensuring accessibility.
  

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, coach, and guide leaders and employees.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and balance strategic goals with day-to-day execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, with strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement settings.
• Experience working in environments with high turnover and rapid growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports, but serves as a mentor and coach to leaders within the plant.

What to Expect at Work

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

• Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interactions with all levels of employees, including hourly production workers and senior leadership

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay Range: $65,735-$92,741

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;

it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary : $65,735 - $92,741