HR Business Partner

Forged Fiber 37 • Dallas, TX

7d • $135,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Role The Strategic HR Business Partner / Lead HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and an operational HR leader who translates business priorities into actionable people strategies. This role aligns talent, performance, organizational effectiveness, and HR policy with business goals to drive workforce performance, enable organizational change, and strengthen the employee experience. The position provides expert consultation on complex HR matters, ensures compliance and risk mitigation, and uses data and insights to influence leadership decisions and improve HR programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a business-facing or HR generalist/business partner role
• Demonstrated experience advising leaders on performance management, talent decisions, and employee relations/risk matters
• Strong working knowledge of HR policy, employment practices, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to analyze HR data and translate findings into clear recommendations and actions
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving change in complex environments

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience
• HR certification (as required/appropriate for the role or region)
• Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and/or HR service delivery governance
• Experience supporting organizational design or workforce transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Workforce Leadership Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business goals, operational plans, and organizational priorities.
• Provide consultative leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and capability development to improve effectiveness and scalability.
• Lead and support change management initiatives (e.g., restructures, operating model changes, process transformations), ensuring adoption and measurable impact.
• Performance & Talent Management Lead and support the full performance management lifecycle (goal alignment, performance reviews, calibration, development planning, and performance improvement actions).
• Advise leaders on talent decisions, including succession planning, internal movement, and critical role strategy.
• Identify talent and capability risks; partner with HR and business stakeholders to implement targeted development solutions.
• HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management Provide expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations concerns, and manager practices; ensure consistent application across client groups.
• Ensure HR practices align with applicable local, state, and federal requirements; identify and mitigate employee-management risk.
• Audit, evaluate, and modernize HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, cost-effective, and aligned with industry trends and regulatory standards.
• Data, Insights & Executive Reporting Analyze HR metrics and trends (e.g., retention, performance outcomes, workforce movement, engagement indicators) to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Prepare leadership-ready reporting and narratives that connect people data to business results.
• Measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across HR processes and initiatives.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Employee Experience Design, implement, and improve programs that support engagement, morale, retention, and leader effectiveness.
• Coach leaders and managers to strengthen accountability, communication, and team health.
• Partner across HR functions to deliver a seamless employee experience across the lifecycle (onboarding, development, transitions).
• Vendor / External Partner Management (as applicable) Manage relationships with HR vendors and external partners to optimize cost, performance, and service delivery.
• Support contract negotiations, service-level expectations, and ongoing vendor performance governance.
• Leadership & Project Ownership Lead complex HR projects with strategic autonomy; influence decisions and deliver outcomes that drive long-term organizational value.
• Mentor and support less experienced HR team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and best-practice guidance.

Benefits

• Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees