HR Business Partner

Why Work at Banner?

• For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial
• automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors,
• wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune
• 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and
• solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce
• costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation
• shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and
• technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department,
• engineering is in our DNA.

• 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.

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) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $82,245.00 - $115,000

• 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.

Position Summary

• The HR Business Partner plays a key role in aligning HR strategies with business
• objectives across our Operations organization. This position partners closely
• with leaders and the HR team to support organizational effectiveness, workforce
• planning, leadership development, employee engagement, retention, and overall
• business performance.

• Operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, the HR Business Partner is
• expected to be visible and engaged in the business, build strong relationships
• with employees and leaders, identify needs and opportunities proactively, and
• help drive issues through resolution. This role supports a broad Operations
• environment that includes manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, Quality,
• Engineering, and other Operations functions.

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 Professional/ Exemption

What You’ll Be Doing

• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business,
• building strong relationships, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact
• across Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and primary HR partner for assigned Operations

• functions, including manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, Quality,
• Engineering, and other Operations teams.

• Build strong relationships throughout the business by maintaining a visible,

approachable, and accessible HR presence for employees and leaders.

• Collaborate with leaders to understand business priorities, workforce needs,

• organizational challenges, and employee concerns, and align HR strategies
• with business goals.

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning activities such as headcount

• planning, staffing needs, organizational structure, forecasting, and talent
• pipeline development.

• Use HR metrics, employee feedback, turnover, attendance, retention, stay

• interviews, and other workforce information to identify trends and recommend
• actions.

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance

• management, talent development, recognition, retention, communication, and
• conflict resolution.

• Coach leaders to take appropriate ownership of employee performance,

• attendance, conduct, and other people-related issues while providing HR
• guidance and support.

• Manage and support employee relations matters, investigations, corrective

• action, performance management, accommodations, and other sensitive HR
• activities.

• Ensure thorough and timely documentation of employee relations matters,

investigations, performance management, and other HR activities.

• Identify issues and opportunities proactively and remain engaged through

• resolution, including following up with leaders, challenging when
• appropriate, and escalating concerns when additional support is needed.

• Participate in plant leadership meetings, operational meetings, and other

• business rhythms to maintain strong visibility into business needs and
• emerging issues.

• Partner with Recruiting and Operations leaders to understand staffing

• challenges, hiring needs, onboarding effectiveness, and retention
• opportunities. Recruiting may own the recruiting process, but the HR Business
• Partner is expected to understand barriers and help drive solutions.

• Support organizational changes, workforce changes, career pathing, job

responsibilities, and other organizational effectiveness efforts.

• Identify manager needs and design and deliver manager training and leadership

development programs.

• Assess employee and future leader skill gaps and partner with Training &

Development manager to implement targeted learning solutions.

• Collaborate with HR leaders to support succession planning, talent reviews,

stay interviews, and leadership development.

• Partner with HR Generalist and other HR team members to ensure effective HR

support across the facility and Operations organization.

• Support compensation planning and market benchmarking in partnership with

Total Rewards.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies while applying

sound judgment based on the needs of the business.

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional HR and Operations projects and

initiatives.

• Track and report on metrics and progress, ensuring visibility of outcomes and

follow-through on identified actions.

• Maintain accurate HR data and ensure integrity across systems.
• Help identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and workflows.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and HR-related data,

• exercising sound judgment and discretion in all interactions and
• communications.

• Other duties as assigned.

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 accommodation may be made to support individuals
• with disabilities.

Required

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an

HR Business Partner or similar role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or

related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Proven ability to influence, coach, and build relationships with leaders at

all levels.

• Strong employee relations, investigation, and performance management

experience.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify needs proactively, work independently, and

move issues forward without requiring detailed direction.

• Ability to balance employee needs, business needs, risk, policy, and

practical judgment.

• Demonstrated success leading HR initiatives and managing multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to adapt communication style and approach based on the leader,

employee, and situation.

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, Operations, or another

fast-paced employee environment.

• Experience partnering with manufacturing and technical leaders, including

Engineering and Quality.

• Proficiency in HR platforms such as UKG Pro.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Teams and OneDrive.
• Experience using workforce metrics and employee feedback to identify trends

and drive action.

• Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and

leadership development.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to

• coach, mentor, lead projects, and coordinate efforts across departments and
• the HR team.

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 portions of the workday.
• Regular walking through office, manufacturing, and warehouse/distribution

areas.

• Some standing for meetings, employee interactions, and time spent within

Operations areas.

• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods.
• May require repetitive motions such as use of a computer mouse, keyboard,

computer, and other standard office equipment.

• Communicate with employees and leaders frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work onsite in an office, manufacturing, and distribution

environment.

Working Environment

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

• Combination of office, manufacturing, and warehouse/distribution

environments.

• Regular interaction with employees and leaders throughout the facility,

ranging from frontline employees to executive leadership.

• Frequent presence in Operations areas and participation in plant and

leadership meetings.

• Exposure to typical manufacturing and warehouse conditions, including noise

and moving equipment, when working within Operations areas.

• Personal protective equipment may be required in designated areas.
• Standard business hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime or

schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every

Day

• If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for
• meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here.
• Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering
• competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for
• professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation
• industry.

• Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified
• applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
• national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

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

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