Senior HR Business Partner
Bridgestone · Roanoke
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
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Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as the strategic HR partner for the Roanoke Distribution Center. The role will partner closely with DC leadership to align people strategies with business objectives. This hands-on role drives workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and HR compliance while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
The Sr. HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to management, providing both strategic guidance and operational support to enhance employee engagement, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver measurable business results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*** This role will be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) at our distribution centers located in the DFW area, specifically Roanoke, TX. ***
Responsibilities
- Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision
- Use advanced analytical/technical problem-solving skills to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures.
- Support relationships through strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure consistent, fair resolution aligned with company policies and legal requirements.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
- Facilitate engagement activities and community outreach events with assistance from established engagement committee.
- Oversee talent acquisition strategies for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring staffing levels support production demands.
- Partner with corporate HR centers of excellence (COEs) to deploy enterprise programs at the DC level.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in human resources or other related field
- Minimum of 3+ years of related experience within an HR function
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting a diverse workforce in a distribution center or manufacturing environment
- SHRM‑CP or PHR certification
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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