Associate HR Business Partner (hybrid)

Brinks Home • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brinks Home is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to administer leaves of absence, workers’ compensation claims, and unemployment claims, while supporting the HR Business Partner function on employee relations, policies, and HR programs under the Director of Human Resources. This role provides an opportunity for an HR professional to build a compliance foundation while developing toward a broader HR Business Partner role. It is hybrid, with work at the Farmer's Branch, Texas corporate office two days per week, and reports to the Director of Human Resources.

The role manages the leave lifecycle, supports accommodation processes, coordinates return-to-work plans, serves as the liaison for workers’ compensation claims, maintains OSHA injury records, and responds to unemployment claims and hearings. It also serves as a point of contact for routine manager and employee HR questions, assists with investigations and HR documentation, supports company-wide HR programs, ensures compliance and appropriate records management, and reports on claims and compliance trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of human resources experience, including at least 1 year handling leave administration, workers’ compensation, or unemployment claims.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and state unemployment insurance processes.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple open cases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in unemployment hearings.
• Experience with ADP.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full leave lifecycle for FMLA, state and local, military, personal, and company leaves, including eligibility, notices, certifications, tracking, and coordination with payroll, benefits, and disability carriers.
• Support the ADA and state-law interactive process for accommodation requests, document each step, and escalate complex or contested requests to the Director of HR.
• Coordinate return-to-work processes, including fitness-for-duty documentation and transitional or modified-duty assignments.
• Report workplace injuries to the carrier or third-party administrator within required timeframes and serve as the primary liaison among adjusters, managers, and injured employees.
• Track open workers’ compensation claims, lost time, and restricted duty; coordinate modified-duty and return-to-work plans, and run FMLA and ADA obligations concurrently where permitted.
• Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 records and support annual posting and electronic submission requirements.
• Respond accurately and on time to state unemployment claims and requests for separation information.
• Gather documentation and witness information, prepare for and represent the company at unemployment hearings, track claim outcomes and charges, and flag trends to HR leadership.
• Serve as a first point of contact for managers and employees on policy, process, and day-to-day HR questions, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assist with employee relations investigations and draft routine HR documentation for review and approval, including interview notes, summaries, corrective action, and employee communications.
• Support company-wide HR programs such as performance reviews, merit cycles, onboarding, exit interviews, and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements governing leave, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and employee records.
• Maintain confidential medical and claim records separately from personnel files in accordance with applicable law and data privacy requirements.
• Generate reports on leave, workers’ compensation, and unemployment trends, costs, and compliance metrics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• HSA/FSA.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Maternity/parental leave.
• Mental and physical health benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteer hours.
• Discounted equipment and monitoring.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level