HR Business Partner

Responsibilities / Tasks With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure of 8+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact. We are looking for a talented and dedicated HR Business Partner who will play a key role in nurturing our team and shaping our organizational culture. Located at our Romeoville, IL facility, you will lead the implementation of the global HR agenda while ensuring alignment with U.S. and local requirements. This role covers the full scope of HR partnership, including employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and compliance. Knowledge of local HR regulations and practices is an advantage, but most importantly we’re seeking someone who can drive change, build collaboration, and strengthen HR’s impact across the business. In addition to the core HRBP responsibilities, the ideal candidate will bring added strength in learning and development. This means going beyond partnership to help design and deliver training, facilitate workshops, and support leadership and team capability building. This combination of HR expertise and development skills will enhance both the effectiveness of our HR team and the growth of our people. Join us and become part of the team that achieves excellence while Engineering for a Better World. Human Resources Business Partner Responsibilities : Serve as primary HR point of contact for divisional leadership Implement and drive the global HR agenda across the organization while working with our local leaders and people Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers throughout the employee lifecycle, partnering with them on workforce and resource planning, professional development, career development, employee relations and other HR functions Partner with leaders to strengthen team effectiveness, improve engagement, and drive retention initiatives. Proactively identify HR needs and trends, leveraging data and insights to recommend solutions that improve business outcomes. Foster collaboration and facilitate change across the HR organization and the broader business, serving as a change agent during transformation initiatives. Build and sustain professional relationships, ensuring timely communication and delivery of HR programs while acting as a consultant for HR excellence. Partner with COEs and local HR partners to ensure consistent HR service delivery Promote an inclusive, high performance culture aligned with GEA’s values. Provide coaching and guidance to leaders to elevate leadership capabilities and support cultural transformation. Learning & Development, Coaching & Facilitation Responsibilities : Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth across all levels of the organization Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and team development activities to build capability and drive performance Support leaders and employees through coaching conversations that unlock potential and strengthen leadership behaviors Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs and deliver impactful development solutions Promote and embed GEA’s global learning initiatives while tailoring programs to meet local needs and operational realities Partner with divisional leaders to build learning roadmap that support both immediate skill needs and long-term organizational development. Evaluate training and development outcomes, leveraging feedback and metrics to continuously improve programs. Act as a role model and ambassador for GEA’s values, integrating them into learning and coaching efforts. Your Profile / Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field (Master's degree preferred) 3–7 years experience in HR business partnership ideally in a manufacturing or related environment Demonstrated experience supporting learning and development initiatives aim to elevate and transform business outcomes Strong knowledge of HR processes, initiatives, and tools, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development. Proven experience facilitating workshop, delivering training, or supporting learning and development initiatives. Skilled at driving collaboration, building strong relationships, and facilitating change across an organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, experience in leveraging HR data and insights to support business decisions. Ability to balance strategic HR partnership with hands on execution in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with Workday (or similar system) is an asset Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time domestically The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $110,000 - $125,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and / or equity awards. GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted, and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.