Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Tam Zamanlı

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Cynthia Ulmer

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

The Senior Manager, HRBP serves as the site HR leader for Franklin Electric’s Global Headquarters in Fort Wayne, acting as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and people leaders across the organization. This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end human resources leadership across all core HR disciplines including talent, performance, employee relations, engagement, and culture, ensuring a strong employee experience and alignment with Franklin Electric’s enterprise talent strategy.

As a key operator within the HR Operating System (HROS), this role partners closely with senior leaders and corporate executives, gaining broad exposure to executive decision-making while building the foundation for future growth into senior HR leadership roles.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

Strategic HR Business Partner: Serve as the primary HR partner for the Fort Wayne Global Headquarters, advising leaders across the full employee lifecycle and translating business strategy into effective people actions.
Talent, Workforce & Organizational Effectiveness: Partner with leaders, Finance, and Operations on salaried hiring, workforce planning, and data-driven decisions that support performance, productivity, and cost objectives.
Employee Relations, Risk & Compliance: Lead complex employee relations matters, ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment practices, and maintain strong governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
Engagement, Culture & Change Leadership: Drive engagement, culture, wellness, and site-level initiatives while supporting leaders through organizational change and transformation.
HR Team & Enterprise Leadership: Lead and develop HR team capability, collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise on enterprise initiatives, and deliver clear, effective HR and organizational communications.

Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
7 – 10 years of progressive HR generalist or business partner experience.
Demonstrated success supporting leaders across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, and engagement.
Strong judgment, business acumen, and ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels, including senior and executive leaders.

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

Hybrid remote work arrangements
Generous paid time off & holidays
Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
On site café & complimentary beverage stations
Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
401(k) with matching & service contributions
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Short & long-term disability
Fertility & adoption support
Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Health & wellness programs

Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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