Sr. HR Business Partner

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as a strategic partner to leaders within assigned functions helping define organizational priorities and talent needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and hire talent aligned with business needs.
• Coach and develop managers to lead effectively address performance issues early and build high-trust accountable teams.
• Lead performance management planning and execution including goal setting calibrations and development planning.
• Oversee onboarding and integration plans for new hires and internal transfers to support culture alignment and retention.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and guide leaders through conflict resolution corrective action and employment decisions.
• Analyze workforce trends to address turnover risks skill gaps role clarity issues and succession planning needs.
• Partner with HR Leadership on organizational design team structure changes and role definition.
• Support compensation reviews and job leveling to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR initiatives such as leadership development programming Predictive Index engagement surveys or culture-strengthening programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Future State Leadership & Team Capabilities

• May supervise mentor or collaborate with an HR Coordinator or HR Generalist and or HR Business Partner to support the identified client group.
• Models high accountability clear communication and a coaching-forward leadership style.
• Operates with autonomy sound judgment and alignment to broaden HR strategy.

Physical Requirements

• Talking hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field required.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience with at least 35 years in an HR Business Partner or strategic people partner capacity.
• Proven experience driving talent management succession planning and leadership development strategies.
• Demonstrated success influencing and advising senior leaders on people strategies and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures job architecture and workforce planning.
• Experience creating and implementing Predictive Index strategies within an organization is preferred.
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g. UKG Workday or similar) and comfort working with data to drive insights and decisions.
• Track record of implementing scalable HR programs in growing or transforming organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Connects business goals with people strategies to drive organizational performance.
• Talent Management: Champions leadership development career growth and succession planning to build long-term organizational capability.
• Change Leadership: Guides teams and leaders through periods of transformation and cultural evolution.
• Coaching & Influence: Builds trusted relationships and provides actionable feedback that enhances leadership effectiveness.
• Analytical Insight: Uses data to identify workforce trends assess risks and guide proactive people decisions.
• Collaboration: Partners across HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and business functions to deliver integrated solutions.
• Cultural Stewardship: Promotes inclusion engagement and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Execution & Results: Operates with ownership focus and agility to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Certification & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE

At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC