HR Business Partner - Growth/Ramp

This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

In this role, you will be the key driver supporting the HR workstream associated with new business ramps, program launches, and facility buildouts across designated sites.

JOB SUMMARY

As the HR Business Partner - Growth/Ramp, you will partner closely with Operations, Program Management, Business Unit leaders, and HR teams to help ensure workforce readiness and successful integration of new programs. You will support the implementation of standardized HR processes, policies, and programs while contributing to change management, and employee onboarding activities that enable operational readiness and successful program execution. This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct people management responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support HR integration activities for new business ramps, customer program launches, and facility buildouts, including greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Partner with Operations, Program Management, Site Leadership, and HR leaders to align assigned HR deliverables with ramp timelines and operational readiness milestones.
• Implement and standardize HR processes, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with company HR frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for employees hired to support new programs or site startups.
• Collaborate with Training Manager and Operations to ensure training schedules align with ramp requirements and workforce readiness.
• Support HR-related change management activities associated with new business integration, organizational transitions, and operational expansions.
• Participate in program progress reviews, ramp readiness meetings, and operational status meetings to track HR deliverables and milestones.

• Identify people-related risks associated with ramp activities and partner with leadership to implement mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and future site HR teams to ensure seamless integration of employees into the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from ramp activities and recommending improvements to HR integration processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Location: St. Petersburg, FL (On-Site/Hybrid), Remote
Travel: 25-50%, Domestic

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of HR processes, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong working knowledge of Human Capital Management (HCM) systems, preferably Workday, to support workforce set up for new program ramps and site launches, including organizational structures, position management, and employee data integrity; partner with HRIS and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure system readiness and accurate reporting.
• Experience supporting operations or manufacturing environments with large or rapidly scaling workforces.
• Knowledge of change management practices and organizational transitions.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and escalate risks, decisions, and dependencies appropriately.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong project coordination, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned priorities in fast-paced environments with evolving operational requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting program ramps, facility startups, or workforce expansion initiatives preferred.
• Experience partnering with operations leaders in a manufacturing or operational environment strongly preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

WHAT CAN JABIL OFFER YOU?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options 

• 401K Match 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 

• Commuter Benefits 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Pet Insurance 

• Adoption Assistance 

• Annual Merit Increases 

• Community Volunteer Opportunities 

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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