HR Business Partner (Commercial/Sales)

What do a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs of materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global industry leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, equipment, and adhesives manufacturer, currently has an HR Business Partner opportunity available. This role is a hybrid role, reporting to our Corporate Headquarters located in Germantown, WI.

Are you passionate about delivering high-impact HR solutions through building trusted relationships with leaders? Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally? If so, this role may be a great role for you. Join our Ellsworth team!

You will align people strategies with business objectives by building trusted relationships with leaders and delivering high-impact HR solutions. Combines consultative partnership, operational execution, and proactive problem-solving to support employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in collaboration with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs).  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary HR point of contact for designated businesses, such as Sales, Customer Service, etc., and coordinates with HR COEs to deliver aligned and comprehensive support.
• Builds strong, trusting partnerships with leaders at all levels; approaches conversations with confidence and a solutions-oriented mindset. 
• Leads and thoroughly documents complex employee relations investigations to successful completion. 
• Serves as a thought partner and coach to leaders, helping to shape people strategies that enhance performance, engagement, and retention. 
• Partners with all levels of the organization, and with HR COEs, to utilize provided tools to drive adoption of learning experiences, positive change management outcomes, and implement other initiatives. 
• Drives cross-functional project execution by influencing key stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and ensuring successful, on-time delivery of high-impact HR initiatives.
• Other related duties assigned. 

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.    

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in a Human Resources function. Prefers 7+ years with HRBP experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Human Resources Management or a related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.  
• Strong preference for someone who supported remote teams in the commercial space (Sales/Customer Service).
• PHR and/or SHRM/CP preferred. 
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Resolves conflict effectively through coaching and collaboration.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. Skilled in delivering clear and engaging presentations.
• Uses HR data to support sound, evidence-based decisions. Brings confidence, curiosity, and sound judgment to complex challenges.

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