Sr. HR Business Partner at RTI Surgical Inc – West Lafayette, Indiana
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About This Position
Location: Hybrid – West Lafayette, IN (minimum 3 days onsite)
Travel: ~20% (bimonthly travel to Eden Prairie & Glencoe, MN)
Bonus Potential: Up to $10,000 annually
RTI Surgical is now Evergen!
This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale. Learn more: https://www.evergenbio.com/
About the Role:
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted strategic advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives across multiple sites and functions.
This role provides primary on-site support for our West Lafayette, IN facility (~150 employees) and partners with leadership teams supporting:
- Minnesota Operations (Eden Prairie & Glencoe | ~60 employees)
- Shared Services (IT & Finance | ~50 employees)
- International sites in the UK and New Zealand (advisory support)
This position blends strategic HR partnership, change leadership, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, post-acquisition manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that drive productivity, retention, and growth
- Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and leadership development
- Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting inclusion, engagement, and accountability across regions
- Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, and development planning
- Partner with leaders on talent assessment, succession planning, and capability building
- Analyze people metrics (engagement, retention, turnover) to inform decision-making
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international labor laws; monitor regulatory changes impacting the workforce
- Serve as a resource for leaders on policy interpretation and consistent application
Collaborate with leaders on workforce
Support recruiting efforts, including candidate evaluation and offer recommendations
Facilitate orientation to ensure a strong new-hire experience and cultural integration
Ensure pay equity and partner on compensation decisions within established guidelines
HR Operations & Programs
- Ensure accurate HRIS data and employee record management
- Oversee workers’ compensation and injury case management in partnership with EHS
- Support site-level HR programs, training initiatives, and lean continuous improvement efforts
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Additional experience may substitute for education requirement.
Experience
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience
- 5+ years in an HR Business Partner or senior HR leadership role
- Experience with post-acquisition integrations inclusive of creating and executing on integration plans that drive people alignment from a policy, process and cultural perspective preferred.
- Exposure to international HR practices preferred
Certification
- SHRM-SCP or PHR, preferred
Skills
- Strong business acumen and executive presence
- Proven ability to influence at senior leadership levels
- Excellent coaching, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Experience using HR analytics to drive decisions
- Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms
- Solid working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Travel
20%
Physical and Working Environment
- Office-based role with assigned workstation
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods while using digital displays
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Flexibility to support global time zones as needed
Our Values at Evergen
- Accountable: We own our actions
- Agile: We embrace change
- Growth Mindset: We learn continuously
- Customer-Centric: We put customers first
- Inclusive: Every voice matters
Evergen is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and success.
About Our Ownership
Montagu Private Equity acquired RTI Surgical in 2020 and continues to support Evergen’s transformation and long-term growth strategy.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, United States region.