Business Partner, Human Resources

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

14d

About The Position

Aecon Energy Group Inc. is a provider of construction, engineering, maintenance, and workforce solutions serving commercial nuclear power generation, Department of Energy facilities, federal projects, and critical infrastructure throughout North America. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) reports to the Human Resources Manager and serves as a strategic and operational partner to business leaders and employees across Aecon Energy Group’s growing operations.

This hands-on role supports the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, investigations, onboarding and offboarding, workforce planning, engagement, performance management, leadership coaching, organizational development, and compliance. The HRBP works in a fast-paced, rapidly growing business, balancing organizational objectives with employee needs. The role may also directly or indirectly supervise HR staff, coordinators, interns, or administrative personnel as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, or a comparable field.
• At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and resolving complex workplace concerns.
• Experience supporting performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to build credibility and trusted partnerships with leaders and employees.
• Ability to remain professional, composed, and effective while handling sensitive employee matters and high-pressure situations.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.
• Experience using HRIS systems, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, engineering, energy, industrial, federal contracting, or related industries.
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations.
• Experience supporting commercial construction, industrial, energy, nuclear, or federal contracting operations.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units and operational leaders.
• Partner with leadership on workforce growth, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, talent and performance management, and organizational development.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support workforce planning and business decisions.
• Build relationships with employees and leaders across all organizational levels.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Advise managers on position requirements, job descriptions, candidate qualifications, and hiring recommendations; participate in interviews and candidate assessments as needed.
• Support onboarding and orientation activities.
• Support compensation analysis, market pricing, internal equity reviews, and organizational structure assessments.
• Provide guidance on company benefit programs and employee inquiries; partner with HR leadership on leave administration, accommodations, and related matters.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and workplace assessments, and manage employee concerns and complaints confidentially and professionally.
• Partner with managers to resolve workplace conflicts and performance concerns; coach managers on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and progressive discipline.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of company policies and procedures.
• Support employment actions, including promotions, transfers, demotions, restructures, reductions in force, and terminations.
• Support performance management, goal development, employee development planning, succession planning, and identification of high-potential talent.
• Identify training and development needs, coordinate learning opportunities, and support engagement and retention initiatives.
• Assist with corporate HR initiatives, programs, and policies; recommend process improvements and HR service-delivery best practices.
• Support change management related to organizational growth and business transformation.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and team members to execute HR programs and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on people-related matters.
• Supervise HR staff, coordinators, interns, or administrative personnel as assigned, and provide coaching, mentoring, and development support.

Benefits

• Services and benefits intended to support employees’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Aecon University.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership Programs.

What This Job Offers

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