Job ID: MM909433520
Location: Kearney, NE
Category: Executive
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 05/21/2025
Lead HR Generalist – HR Business Partner | $120,000 + 12% Bonus | Monday–Friday, Onsite (near Kearney, NE), Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive salary of $120,000 per year, plus a 12% annual bonus
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
- Location: Holdrege, NE
- Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability and career advancement
Job Description
Join a high-impact HR team at a leading manufacturing site supporting a 500-person operation. The Lead HR Generalist / HR Business Partner partners directly with the Senior HR Manager and Plant leadership to deliver strategic and day-to-day human resources services across multiple business units. This role requires confidence, independent thinking, and proven HR business partner experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. You will help shape leadership, employee relations, and culture initiatives while mentoring a small team and contributing to a global organization that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with functional leaders to drive employee engagement, team effectiveness, and operational excellence
- Lead employee relations initiatives including investigations, performance management, and corrective actions
- Manage HR programs such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and succession planning
- Develop and facilitate training and leadership development across the plant
- Analyze and report on HR metrics and support process improvements to streamline efficiency
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
- 5+ years of true HRBP experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or hospital setting
- Strong knowledge of employment law, EEO, and compliance regulations
- Effective communicator and collaborator with a proactive, forward-thinking approach
- Ability to work independently while supporting plant leadership and global HR initiatives
Benefits and Perks:
- $120,000 base salary + 12% bonus
- Sign-on bonus and relocation package
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
- Paid holidays and two plant shutdowns (July 4th and Christmas / Holiday season)
- Training and leadership development opportunities
Your New Organization:
Be part of a respected team supporting a plant of ~500 employees with a long-standing commitment to innovation and patient care. This site manufactures essential medical devices, with operations spanning over 100 years. You will work closely with leaders who value trust, development, and long-term growth in a collaborative environment that feels like a close-knit community.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $115,000–$125,000, excluding bonuses, relocation, and other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
