HR Business Partner

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to construction leadership and employees, providing strategic and hands-on Human Resources support for geographically dispersed field construction operations, including both union and non-union workforces. This role partners closely with Construction, Operations, Safety, and Human Resources leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives while supporting employee relations, labor relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement. You will provide HR guidance and support throughout the field employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, employee development, and resolution of employee and labor relations matters. The role will also support the administration of collective bargaining agreements, consistent application of company policies, and compliance with applicable employment and labor laws while addressing the unique challenges associated with project-based construction operations. Success in this role requires strong business partnership, sound judgment, labor and employee relations experience, and the ability to build effective relationships with field leadership and employees across multiple locations. This position will play an important role in strengthening HR processes, improving workforce effectiveness, and supporting safe, compliant, and productive construction operations.

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 with 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.
• Lifting 10-30 pounds.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to 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 (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.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to 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 efforts for geographically dispersed field construction employees.
• Collaborate with Construction, Safety, Payroll, Benefits, and other functions to ensure effective coordination and delivery of HR services to field employees.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employee and labor relations matters involving both 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 interpretation of contract provisions, grievance resolution, and coordination with Labor Relations and Legal as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to field leadership regarding employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and applicable requirements affecting construction operations.
• Partner with Construction and Safety leadership to support compliance initiatives, employee training, and the consistent application of workplace policies and practices across field locations.
• 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 initiatives for field construction leadership and employees.
• Build relationships with field employees and leadership to identify workforce concerns, improve communication, and strengthen employee engagement.
• Support employee transitions, project assignments, and other workforce changes associated with fluctuating construction schedules and business demands.
• Support administration of HR programs and processes related to compensation, benefits, employee records, workforce changes, and other field employee needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including staffing levels, turnover, retention, labor trends, and employee relations activity, to identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve HR processes, communication, and service delivery across union and non-union field construction operations.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen 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
• 401(k) match
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages
• Bonus plans
• Educational assistance
• Leadership development programs
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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