Director, Human Resources Business Partner – Operations

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a key strategic leadership role responsible for delivering measurable business impact through people strategy. This leader sets HR strategy in partnership with senior business leaders and plans, directs, and implements human resources priorities, guidelines, and practices that support core business objectives across MillerKnoll. The role requires the ability to connect, engage, and influence leaders and associates at all levels while effectively balancing strategic and tactical deliverables.

This position will require regular travel (approximately 50%) to West Michigan sites within a 60-mile radius to maintain strong operational and leadership alignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy and priorities with the strategic direction of assigned functions or business units.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing insight on scaling the business, organizational design, talent strategy, and alignment of cross-functional resources.
• Act as a senior HRBP leader responsible for influencing and enabling the full spectrum of human resources disciplines, including talent acquisition, employee relations, retention, compensation, benefits and rewards, culture and inclusion, workforce planning, change management, compliance, organizational development, learning, and HR analytics.
• Champion inclusion through leadership practices, employee engagement efforts, and systems that foster belonging, connection, and equitable experiences for all associates.
• Lead and influence internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, and survey strategies to strengthen the associate experience.
• Partner with leaders to design and support leadership development strategies and succession planning.
• Drive innovation across the HR function, staying informed on future-of-work trends, tools, and practices to position MillerKnoll as an employer of choice.
• Coach and consult with senior leaders on complex HR, organizational, and people-related matters while serving as a thoughtful employee advocate.
• Develop and leverage metrics and insights to demonstrate the return on investment of HR initiatives and inform decision-making.
• Support due diligence and integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs additional responsibilities and special projects as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible HRBP experience with escalating scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility, including strategy development and execution, senior leader coaching, talent management, performance management, leadership development, and change management.
• 5+ years of management or people leadership experience partnering with executive-level teams.
• Experience supporting highly matrixed and complex organizations; global exposure preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong HRBP background with broad knowledge of employee relations, compensation, organizational planning, workforce strategy, and learning and development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams and trusted relationships.
• Proven capability to scale and reinforce organizational culture and values through periods of growth and change.
• Highly collaborative leader with excellent executive presence, communication, and influence skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution.
• Proven change leadership, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with diverse stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a growth mindset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.