HR Business Partner

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SPX Cooling Technologies is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic and hands-on HR support to geographically dispersed field construction operations, including union and non-union workforces. The role serves as a trusted advisor to construction leadership and employees, partnering with Construction, Operations, Safety, and HR leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives and support employee relations, labor relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and engagement.

The HR Business Partner supports the field employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through workforce planning, employee development, project transitions, and resolution of employee and labor relations matters. The position supports administration of collective bargaining agreements, consistent application of company policies, and compliance with employment and labor laws. It also helps strengthen HR processes, workforce effectiveness, and safe, compliant, productive construction operations.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule. A hybrid work schedule is available after satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Work combines office-based duties with field construction environments, travel to project sites and other business locations as needed, and occasional work outside normal business hours. Field visits may involve outdoor conditions, heat, noise, inclement weather, and other construction-site conditions. The role requires safe navigation of construction environments and compliance with site safety requirements. Physical activities include lifting 10–30 pounds, keyboarding and typing, reading from a screen or paper, handling a large volume of work and multiple tasks, and communicating effectively verbally.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, or HR business partnership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting union and non-union employee populations, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations practices.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, labor regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders and provide practical HR guidance in a fast-paced, field-based, or multi-site environment.
• Strong employee relations, investigation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust and influence employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive employee matters.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Ability to safely navigate construction environments and comply with applicable site safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with employees and leadership across various locations.
• Ability to lift 10–30 pounds.
• Ability to keyboard and type, read effectively from a computer screen or paper copy, handle a large volume of work and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively verbally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting construction, industrial services, field operations, manufacturing, or other geographically dispersed workforces.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and supporting grievance resolution, labor negotiations, or other labor relations activities.
• Familiarity with project-based staffing, workforce mobilization, and fluctuating labor requirements associated with construction operations.
• Experience partnering with field supervisors, superintendents, and operational leadership.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, workforce reporting, and HR analytics.
• Experience supporting organizational change, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Additional training or experience in labor relations and employment law beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Construction and Operations leadership to align HR strategies, staffing plans, and workforce initiatives with project schedules, business priorities, and operational requirements.
• Coach construction managers, superintendents, and field leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, and workforce issues.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee movement between projects, and retention for geographically dispersed field construction employees.
• Coordinate with Construction, Safety, Payroll, Benefits, and other functions to deliver HR services to field employees.
• Address employee and labor relations matters for union and non-union field construction employees, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance concerns.
• Support administration and consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, including contract interpretation and grievance resolution, coordinating with Labor Relations and Legal as appropriate.
• Guide field leadership on employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and requirements affecting construction operations.
• Partner with Construction and Safety leadership on compliance initiatives, employee training, and consistent application of workplace policies and practices.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and construction leadership to identify staffing needs and support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of qualified field employees.
• Support performance management, employee development, training, and succession planning for field construction leadership and employees.
• Build relationships with field employees and leadership to identify workforce concerns, improve communication, and strengthen engagement.
• Support employee transitions, project assignments, and other workforce changes related to construction schedules and business demands.
• Support HR processes for compensation, benefits, employee records, workforce changes, and other field employee needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including staffing, turnover, retention, labor trends, and employee relations activity, and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve HR processes, communication, and service delivery across union and non-union field operations.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support workforce effectiveness, employee experience, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans, with benefits starting day one.
• 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Leadership development programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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