HR Business Partner

Wagner Equipment • Grand Junction, CO

5h • $71,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a consultant to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business needs and fostering positive employee relations. The HRBP supports business units through effective HR management, coaching leaders, conducting investigations, overseeing compliance, and managing HR-related data and reporting. This position reports to the HR Manager.

The role is based in an office setting, with periodic visits to field locations or shop environments and travel to company locations as needed, approximately 10–25% of the time. Pay is $71,000–$97,000 annually, dependent on education and experience. Job offers are contingent upon required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit-for-duty testing, and other job-related tests or screenings. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an employer other than the current employer.
• Three or more years of HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10–25%.
• Pass all required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and other job-related tests or screenings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience in a heavy equipment or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate management of employee data through daily audits.
• Analyze HR data, including headcount, discipline, employee satisfaction, and turnover, and recommend solutions to improve workforce performance.
• Coach Managers on writing performance reviews and addressing performance gaps; conduct monthly audits of reviews and rating distributions.
• With guidance from the HR Manager, conduct investigations, prepare reports, and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist with the company-wide Drug & Alcohol testing program, partnering with other departments on post-accident testing.
• Conduct exit processes for individual contributor roles and provide feedback to the HR Manager.
• Respond to unemployment claims and attend hearings as needed.
• Update discipline, termination, and other HR logs daily.
• Partner with Recruiters to fill challenging roles and understand talent acquisition metrics.
• Track and submit payroll information for sign-on and referral bonuses.
• Address employee benefits questions and escalate complex inquiries to the Benefits Specialist.
• Provide the Benefits Specialist with information needed to process employee Leave of Absence requests and communicate updates to Managers.
• Ensure all employees complete HR compliance training by year-end.
• Co-host monthly learning sessions with the HR Manager.
• Provide reports and information needed for Affirmative Action Plan reporting.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the HR Manager.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off plan: up to 96 hours in the first year and 8 company-paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k)-eligible employees can receive a company contribution of up to 7%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to CEFCU services, including payroll deductions, savings accounts, loans, and a VISA card.
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness and accidental insurance, ID WatchDog, and discounted employee phone plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed