HR Business Partner

Wagner Equipment•Colorado Springs, CO

18d•$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 role supports business units through effective HR management, coaching leaders, conducting investigations, overseeing compliance, and managing HR-related data and reporting. The position reports to the HR Manager.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an employer other than the current employer.
At least 3 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%.
Must pass 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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, and 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 (PTO): up to 96 hours in the first year.
Eight company-paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Retirement plans: eligible employees can receive a company contribution of up to 7% to a 401(k).
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.
Discounted employee phone plans.