HR Business Partner

Martin-Martin Inc•Lakewood, CO

59m•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Martin/Martin is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their Denver-based Human Resources team. This role will serve as a key backup to the HR lead for benefits administration and compensation, while also supporting employee relations, workplace investigations, compliance, performance management, and employee and manager training. The company is a civil, structural, and investigative consulting engineering firm with a history dating back to the 1940s, operating across ten office locations with a staff of 400+ employees and project experience in all 50 states and internationally.

Requirements

BA in human resources, psychology, business, or a similar field, or equivalent experience/certification
5 or more years of HR Business Partner experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for benefits, compensation, and employee relations
Demonstrated experience administering health and welfare, retirement, and leave benefits, including enrollment, open enrollment, employee questions, and vendor issue resolution
Experience advising managers on performance and corrective action and conducting objective workplace investigations
Experience developing and conducting employee and manager training
Working knowledge of applicable employment and benefit laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and state and local pay equity and transparency requirements
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity
Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships and communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels
Strong analytical, organizational, coaching, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure during difficult or confrontational situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; ability to learn and use new technologies
Ability to supervise others and provide effective leadership when required
Must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work in the Denver metro area. Relocation reimbursement may be provided, depending on the role and job function.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a multi-state workforce
Experience developing and delivering employment law training to managers and employees
Experience working in engineering, professional services, or another organization with technically focused employees
Proficiency with Paylocity or a similar HRIS
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CEBS, or CCP

Responsibilities

Support managers and employees with workplace concerns, performance expectations, coaching, corrective action, conflict resolution, and consistent application of company policies
Assist with timely and objective employee relations investigations, documentation, and recommended actions in partnership with HR leadership
Support compliance with employment laws and benefit plan requirements, including updating policies, job descriptions, records, communications, and HRIS data
Develop and conduct employee and manager training on employment law, HR policies, compliance, benefits, performance management, and workplace practices
Support onboarding, employee engagement, and professional development programs
Stay current on employment law, benefits and compensation practices, industry trends, and HR technology
Serve as a key backup to the HR lead in administering health and welfare, leave, and related benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee status changes, benefit terminations, communications, and issue resolution
Support annual open enrollment and vendor relationships, including plan review, system configuration, employee education, eligibility audits, and required reporting
Serve as a key backup for compensation programs