--- title: 'People & Organization (Human Resources) Business Partner II at Phoenix Contact' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/people-organization-human-resources-business-partner-ii-phoenix-contact-fypj4pkd8ecw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # People & Organization (Human Resources) Business Partner II at Phoenix Contact - **Company:** Phoenix Contact - **Location:** Middletown, PA - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/phoenixcontact/jobs/8046054003 ## Job description Job Summary The P&O Business Partner II is an embedded partner to the Phoenix Contact GCoC USA Sales organization, connecting P&O strategy to business execution and turning enterprise P&O programs, solutions, and services into practical actions for Sales. This position builds trusted, two-way partnerships with assigned Sales leaders and strengthens the people capabilities that enable Sales effectiveness, with particular emphasis 1). Effective management of employee relations matters and 2). Sales capability development. ## Responsibilities - Serve as the dedicated P&O Business Partner for assigned GCoC USA Sales leaders, building trusted, two-way partnerships and maintaining proactive involvement in Sales organizational plans, workforce needs, and people priorities. - Work with Sales leaders in a continuous manner in support of their ability to set clear expectations, coach performance, and address performance improvement opportunities consistently and efficiently. - Manage employee relations matters within the Sales organization, including issue intake, consultation, documentation, leader guidance, resolution planning, and follow-through on appropriate actions. - Escalate matters that require specialized review or expertise, while ensuring clear coordination and appropriate case documentation. - Partner with Sales leaders to identify evolving skill, capability, and leadership needs as Sales roles, responsibilities, and customer needs change, and translate those needs into practical workforce and development actions. - Activate talent processes within the Sales organization, improving visibility into skills, potential, development needs, succession, and internal talent movement. - Enable change by helping Sales leaders understand people impacts, prepare their teams, and drive effective adoption. - Deliver employee stewardship through open-door dialogue, fair and consistent application of people practices, representation of employee perspectives, and thoughtful consideration of employee experience alongside business needs. - Collaborate closely with GCoC USA P&O Centers of Excellence and the broader Business Partnering network, sharing Sales insights and coordinating solutions across P&O so leaders are connected to the right expertise. - Use workforce data and business insight to identify needs, support sound leader decisions, and recommend practical improvements to people processes and leader effectiveness. - Other related duties as assigned by one’s Manager. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field with coursework centered on employee relations management, employment law, conflict resolution, and/or performance management. - PHR, SHRM-CP, and/or employment law certification preferred. - 2–5 years of experience supporting employees and leaders in a HR business partnering capacity preferred. - Experience managing employee relations matters and partnering with business leaders on performance, workplace concerns, policy application, and conflict resolution. - Experience supporting organizational change, business transformation, or continuous-improvement efforts within a business group. - Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to challenge constructively while maintaining trusted partnerships. - Ability to coach leaders through performance-related topics and navigate nuanced employee and leadership needs with sound judgment and discretion. - Demonstrated ability to understand business priorities and translate P&O programs, processes, and guidance into practical actions for leaders and employees. - Knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and change enablement fundamentals. - Ability to use data to identify workforce needs, skill gaps, and capability needs and turn insights into actionable plans with leaders. - Proficiency with common business technology such as Microsoft Office and willingness to learn P&O systems, data, and tools. Essential Job Functions - Must be able to lift 50 pounds. - Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. - Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time. - Must be able to travel in vehicles (automobiles, trains, and planes). - Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. - Must comply with company dress code guidelines. - Regular and on-time attendance. - This is a hybrid position unless otherwise specified requiring 3 days in the office. ## Perks & Benefits Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more! ## #LI-DZ1 Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy. ## About Phoenix Contact ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Phoenix Contact is a global market leader in electrical and automation technology, developing products and solutions for connecting, distributing, and controlling power and data flows to enable a sustainable, electrified world. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1923) - **Headquarters**: Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - **Founded**: 1923 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (family-owned since inception) ## Core Business - Primary industries: Industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, factory automation, process automation, e-mobility, renewable energies - Target customers: B2B – industrial manufacturers, utility companies, infrastructure operators, OEMs, system integrators (40,000+ U.S. customers across nearly every industry) - Mission: "Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation" – guided by the vision of the All Electric Society, optimizing the entire energy flow from generation to consumption ## Products & Services - **Industrial Components and Electronics**: A wide range of connectors, terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, surge protection, and signal conditioners for industrial control cabinets. - **Device Connectors**: Plug-and-play connection solutions for field devices, sensors, actuators, and data interfaces (e.g., M12, RJ45, circular connectors). - **Industry Management and Automation**: PLCs, I/O systems, industrial Ethernet switches, controllers, safety technology, and software for automation and networking. - **Solutions for E-Mobility**: Charging infrastructure, connectors, and energy management for electric vehicle charging stations. - **Engineering Services and Software**: Project planning tools, configuration software, and digital twin solutions for automation design. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private family-owned company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – €3.0 billion in 2024 (global) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; family-owned and self-financed. Partners include a global network of authorized distributors and 50+ international sales subsidiaries. - **Growth Signals**: Employs 22,000 people worldwide (2025); 1,000+ employees in the U.S. (800 at Harrisburg HQ); over 100,000 unique part numbers; 70+ U.S. patents; strong focus on All Electric Society, electrification, and renewable energy trends. U.S. headquarters near Harrisburg, PA serves as manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas. ## Competitive Advantages - **Market Leadership**: Global market leader in electrical and automation technology, with 100+ years of brand trust. - **Product Breadth**: Over 100,000 part numbers across three main business fields, offering complete solutions for industrial connectivity and automation. - **Vertical Integration**: In-house manufacturing across multiple countries with varying levels of vertical integration, enabling quality control and supply chain resilience. - **Sustainability Focus**: Clear corporate purpose tied to the All Electric Society and climate neutrality; products designed to help customers reduce energy consumption and emissions. - **Family-Owned Stability**: Independent, long-term decision-making without pressure from external investors; strong culture of trust, innovation, and partnership. ## Strategic Focus - Driving the All Electric Society vision by optimizing energy flow from generation to consumption through electrification, networking, and automation. - Expanding solutions for renewable energy, e-mobility, and smart infrastructure. - Continued investment in sustainability across the value chain: development, manufacturing, logistics. - Strengthening local production (e.g., U.S. manufacturing and distribution center in Harrisburg) to serve regional customers faster and more sustainably. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on mutual appreciation, trust, innovation, and partnership. Family-owned values with a medium-sized company feel despite being a global player. The purpose statement ("Together, we are creating a sustainable world") drives daily work. - **Work Environment**: Modern U.S. campus near Harrisburg, PA features an onsite café, fitness center (with personal trainers), walking trail, game room, and a Functional Health & Wellbeing Center providing medical care on-site (very rare benefit). The workplace promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. - **Benefits (U.S.)**: - Tuition reimbursement (80% for continuing education) - Parental leave: 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 10 weeks paternity leave - 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one - 15 vacation days + 10 personal days annually, plus a one-week shutdown in December - Individualized training plans and career development progression paths - Onsite training led by top vendors and industry experts - **Entry-Level Opportunities**: Diverse entry-level roles available, including apprenticeships and direct hires. - **Global Presence**: Opportunity to work across 100+ countries with 22,000 passionate, technology-focused colleagues. ## Sources 1. [Phoenix Contact Careers Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/careers) 2. [Phoenix Contact Company Page (USA)](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company) 3. [Phoenix Contact Group Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-be/company/phoenix-contact-group) 4. [Phoenix Contact USA Corporate Media Kit (August 2025)](https://assets.phoenixcontact.com/file/eec3ee46-b8e3-4118-b2a2-4c58e0bc01c4/media/original?US_Phoenix-Contact-corporate-media-kit_August-2025_20250805_008335.pdf) 5. 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