Senior, HR Business Partner

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Business Unit

BSA - Human Resources

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

HR

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as the strategic HR leader for a high‑volume manufacturing plant specializing in large rim diameter tire production.

This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive workforce strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and ensure a high‑performance, safety‑focused culture. The Sr. HRBP will lead HR initiatives across employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, labor strategy, and organizational development while supporting the manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on, onsite role that requires strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to plant leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce strategy, and talent planning.
• Translate business objectives into HR strategies that support operational excellence, safety, and productivity.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions that improve workforce performance.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure consistent, fair resolution aligned with company policies and legal requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
• Partner with leaders to reinforce a positive, inclusive, and safety‑driven work environment.

Talent Management & Development

• Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring staffing levels support production demands.
• Lead performance management processes, including coaching leaders on feedback, development planning, and succession readiness.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with training teams to build technical and leadership capability.

Labor & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and safety standards.
• Support labor strategy, including workforce scheduling, attendance management, and hourly workforce engagement.
• Maintain strong documentation practices and audit readiness.

HR Operations

• Lead HR processes such as compensation reviews, benefits education, leave management, and policy implementation.
• Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence (COEs) to deploy enterprise programs at the plant level.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in HR/Business or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources or similar role, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, automotive, rubber, or tire production.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.