Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 base salary

Travel: 2-3 days per month

About the Role

Workspire is partnering with a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven manufacturing and infrastructure platform to identify an HR Business Partner based in Columbus, Ohio.

This role sits at the center of a high-growth environment, supporting both an established operation and a newly acquired business, with additional acquisitions on the horizon. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership and plant teams to build scalable HR processes, support a growing workforce, and help shape the people strategy as the organization continues to expand.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, close to operations, and part of a business that is actively building.

Responsibilities

HR Partnership & Operations

• Serve as the primary HR partner
• Partner closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business needs and growth plans
• Support organizational integration efforts tied to recent and upcoming acquisitions

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for plant and operational roles
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring strategy
• Ensure a strong candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers on workplace matters
• Support investigations, performance management, and employee development conversations
• Help foster a positive, compliant, and performance-driven culture

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage HR processes including I-9s, employee records, and policy adherence
• Support ongoing transition from PEO (TriNet) to a more scalable internal HR infrastructure

Payroll, Systems & Reporting

• Support payroll processes and ensure accuracy of employee data
• Maintain and optimize HR systems and reporting
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve HR workflows and data integrity

Team & Process Development

• Oversee and support a local team member handling HR data entry and administrative tasks
• Contribute to building out future HR infrastructure as the company scales
• Help establish processes that will support projected headcount growth in 2026 and beyond

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments strongly preferred
• Strong background in recruiting and talent acquisition for operational roles
• Familiarity with PEO environments (TriNet experience a plus)
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, HR compliance, and employment laws
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000 – $95,000
• Opportunity to grow into expanded HR leadership scope as the company scales
• Exposure to M&A activity and integration efforts
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong executive partnership
• Comprehensive suite of benefits across medical, dental, and vision, generous 401k contribution, PTO, and a great internal culture

Workspire Insight

At Workspire, we partner exclusively with organizations that value experienced leadership, operational discipline, and long term investment in talent. Every opportunity we represent is vetted for impact, advancement potential, and cultural alignment because where and how you work matters.

EEO Statement

Workspire and our client partners are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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