HR Business Partner

To The Rescue•Cedar Rapids, IA

11h

About The Position

At To The Rescue, we are mission-driven and community-focused. We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead employee relations and compliance efforts across the organization. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in complex workplace situations, conducts investigations with confidence and objectivity, and partners closely with leaders to create fair, consistent outcomes. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will help ensure policies are applied consistently, investigations are thorough and confidential, and workplace concerns are handled with professionalism and care. This is a high-trust, individual contributor role within a collaborative HR team.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of Human Resources generalist experience
Demonstrated experience leading employee relations investigations independently
Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm, objective, and professional in high-pressure situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and build consensus without direct authority
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
PHR or similar HR certification

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough, impartial investigations related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage/hour concerns, and other policy matters
Interview employees and leaders, gather documentation, assess credibility, and determine findings
Prepare clear, confidential investigation summaries with recommendations
Track and resolve grievances from intake through closure
Partner with leadership during mediations, arbitrations, or other proceedings as needed
Monitor and interpret federal and state employment laws
Recommend policy updates to maintain legal compliance
Ensure policies are consistently applied across departments and sites
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
Promote positive employee engagement initiatives
Manage employee separations in a compliant and professional manner
Partner in achieving operational and business plan goals
Evaluate employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions
Collaborate with HR leadership and operations on process enhancements
Contribute best-practice insights for leadership discussions
Coach managers through employee concerns and performance issues
Provide guidance on policy interpretation and workplace conflict
Support consistent, fair decision-making
Identify training needs and recommend education solutions