HR Business Partner

RK Industries • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RK Industries is hiring an HR Business Partner to support its Water Division and Mechanical Shop in Denver, Colorado. The role partners with business leaders and employees to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen workplace relationships, and support organizational growth. The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change agent, helping create a positive culture where employees and teams can thrive.

The position works closely with senior leaders and employees across both divisions, providing hands-on HR guidance and support. It also collaborates with the broader HR team and Legal on compliance, and travels periodically to RK facilities as needed. The listed salary range is $115,000–$130,000, with eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years partnering directly with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, organizational design, talent management, and culture and change management.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to navigate sensitive employee matters and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage competing deadlines, and support a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business operations, organizational structure, workforce needs, and compensation practices.
• Willingness to travel periodically to various RK facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership across the Water Division and Mechanical Shop to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices that support business objectives and growth.
• Advise leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations; recommend solutions that minimize risk and promote consistency.
• Build relationships across both divisions through regular meetings, proactive communication, and hands-on HR support.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance, compensation, disciplinary actions, and leadership practices.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and identify training and development needs.
• Partner with the broader HR team and Legal to support compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives to strengthen morale, productivity, and the employee experience.
• Use employee relations data and analytics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed business decisions.
• Travel periodically to RK facilities as needed to build relationships and provide on-site support.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• Health insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility
• Training and career development through RK University, including hands-on training, leadership development, and accredited apprenticeship programs

What This Job Offers

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