HR Business Partner

RK Industries, LLC•Abilene, TX

6d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

RK Industries is hiring an HR Business Partner to support its Texas Mechanical Division. The role partners with business leaders and employees to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen workplace relationships, and support the division’s continued growth. The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change agent, helping foster a positive culture where employees and teams can thrive. The position works with senior leadership on HR strategy and provides guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies. It also supports workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives. The role uses employee relations data and analytics to identify trends and inform business decisions, and periodically travels to RK facilities for relationship-building and on-site support.

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 Texas Mechanical Division senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices supporting 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 divisions through regular meetings, proactive communication, and hands-on HR support.
Coach managers on employee development, performance, compensation, disciplinary actions, and effective 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 to build relationships and provide on-site support.