Role: HR Business Partner
Location (city, state): Athens, TX
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; on-site 3–5 days per week based on business needs
Type of Employment: Contract, 6 months possibility of extension
Compensation: $43.27 – $48.08 / hour
Industry: Manufacturing or comparable
Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Job Description
Addison Group is hiring a Temporary HR Business Partner for our client in Murchison, TX. This role will provide hands-on HR support to leaders and employees within an operational, field-based environment.
The HR Business Partner will serve as an on-site HR resource with a strong emphasis on employee relations, manager support, performance management, workforce needs, and consistent application of HR policies and practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable independently addressing sensitive employee matters and partnering with leadership to resolve workplace concerns effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary HR resource for on-site leaders, managers, and employees.
- Advise management on employee relations concerns, workplace conflicts, performance matters, and interpretation of company policies.
- Address employee issues promptly and partner with additional HR resources when situations require further review or escalation.
- Coach managers on performance conversations, employee feedback, conflict management, expectations, and day-to-day people leadership.
- Develop an understanding of operational workforce needs and provide practical HR recommendations to leadership.
- Maintain an approachable HR presence for employees and assist with workplace concerns and employee experience matters.
- Help ensure HR policies, procedures, and programs are applied consistently across the workforce.
- Provide support throughout the employee lifecycle, including development, job changes, leaves and accommodations, performance management, and employee transitions.
- Coordinate with other Human Resources functions, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Learning and Development, and Employee Relations.
- Assist with workforce planning and other HR initiatives based on evolving business needs.
- Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College education preferred; candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and extensive relevant HR experience may also be considered.
- 5–10+ years of substantial Human Resources experience.
- Strong background in areas such as HR business partnership, employee relations, performance management, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience supporting employees and managers within an operational, field-based, blue-collar, or similarly hands-on work environment.
- Previous experience in agriculture, ranch operations, animal welfare, sanctuary operations, or the nonprofit sector is a plus.
- Experience independently managing complex or sensitive employee relations situations is preferred.
- Ability to provide practical guidance to managers while maintaining professionalism and appropriate discretion.
- Comfortable working on-site in a rural, operations-focused environment.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
