Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will provide strategic and tactical HR support to associates and leaders within the Middleton Plant and functions of IT, Finance, Strategy & Innovation, and Marketing. This role is ideal for a self-driven HR professional with strong generalist experience and a passion for employee relations. The HR Business Partner will be instrumental in partnering with leaders to cultivate a positive and engaging employee experience that enhances retention, fosters development, and promotes the behaviors essential to a high performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with functional leaders to align HR strategies with business goals
• Drive HR strategic initiatives and standardization of corporate programs

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion a Best Experience (BEx) culture of inclusion, respect, and “doing the right thing always”
• Act as a feedback conduit between associates and leadership, ensuring employee voices are heard and acted upon
• Monitor engagement metrics and collaborate with leaders to address areas of opportunity

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor for employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolution
• Coach leaders on handling sensitive employee issues and performance challenges
• Partner with leaders through performance management process and be detail oriented in documentation

HR Operations

• Lead day-to-day HR activities including onboarding, policy interpretation, and compliance
• Work collaboratively with HRIS, payroll and benefits teams
• Manage associate information requests promptly and accurately

Talent Development

• Engage with leaders and associates to support SMART goal setting, annual performance reviews, and Talent Review planning
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth by leveraging internal development programs and actively guiding associates to the resources available to support their success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or corporate setting
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven expertise in employee relations and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.