Human Resources Business Partner

Job Details: Job Location: Rutland Vermont - Rutland, VT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $70000.00 - $85000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Open Availability, Make an Impact. Build Stronger Teams. Shape Our Culture.Join an employee-owned manufacturing company where people take pride in what they do and share in the success they help create. Carris Reels seeks a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our organization.In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to employees and leaders on three shifts—supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing our core values of safety, shared ownership, and customer-driven.What You’ll Do Serve as a culture ambassador, promoting our employee-owned values and commitment to shared success. Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance in all HR function areas, such as employee relations, team development, performance management, and engagement. Manage full-cycle recruitment & retention—including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding—with a focus on building strong, long-term teams. Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs that establish expectations for teamwork, safety, and accountability. Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and collaborate with Corporate HR/payroll to ensure system updates are timely and accurate. Support employees through benefits administration and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws. Facilitate training programs that enhance leadership, reinforce our core values, and encourage continuous improvement. Drive employee engagement by supporting team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives. Ensure consistent communication and application of company policies; serve as a trusted resource for both employees and leaders.Why You’ll Love Working Here Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every voice matters and every contribution counts. Strong Culture: Play a key role in shaping a supportive, values-driven culture built on ownership and teamwork. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) with company contribution Profit-sharing Paid time off and holidays Join Our TeamIf you’re a hands-on HR professional who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and strengthening culture, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a workplace where ownership, engagement, and excellence thrive.Qualifications: What You Bring A genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style. Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field or work equivalent. 3+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels. HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred; OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred.