HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner, Loudon | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Key Responsibilities: Manager, HRBP, Loudon

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Alignment

• Partner with site leadership to translate business and operational priorities into actionable HR strategies.
• Provide a people perspective on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent risks.
• Ensure local execution of enterprise HR programs aligns with Primient standards and site needs.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary owner of employee relations, addressing concerns and conducting investigations as needed.
• Coach leaders on performance management, attendance, corrective action, and compliance with HR policies.
• Promote a positive, respectful work environment through consistent and fair people practices.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and early retention efforts.
• Support performance management and development planning for frontline leaders and key roles.
• Contribute to succession and workforce planning discussions to address site capability needs.

Policy Development, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and Primient policies.
• Interpret and apply HR policies consistently, providing guidance to leaders and employees.
• Partner with HR leadership and Legal to mitigate employee relations and compliance risks.

Coaching & HR Consulting

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to site leaders on leadership effectiveness and people decisions.
• Influence leader behavior through data, insight, and practical HR guidance.
• Build leader capability in employee engagement, accountability, and performance management.

HR Initiatives, Processes & Analytics

• Partner with HR COEs to implement and sustain enterprise HR initiatives at the site level.
• Drive adoption and accurate use of HR systems, including Workday processes and reporting.
• Monitor HR KPIs (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement) and partner with leaders on action plans.

About You

Required and Preferred Education/Certification​

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field (required)​

• Masters Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (preferred) ​

• Professional Certification(s) in HR, such as: PHR, SPHR, or other HR certifications (preferred)​

Required and Preferred Work Experience​

• 5+ years of work experience in a broad range of HR functional areas (required)​

• 2+ years of experience in employee relation (preferred)​

• 1+ years of Workday experience (preferred)

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $111,930.40 - $139,913.00 and is bonus eligible.

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.