HR Business Partner

Cologix•Columbus, OH

22d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Cologix is seeking an experienced, proactive HR Business Partner to support employees, managers, and business leaders across multiple locations in the United States and Canada. The role combines hands-on HR support and business partnership with manager enablement, performance management, leadership development, leave administration, and organizational effectiveness. The HR Business Partner provides practical guidance, builds effective relationships, and supports organizational objectives. The position partners with HR leadership and business leaders on manager training, talent management, succession planning, employee development, retention, performance processes, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. It administers leaves and accommodations across the US and Canada, supports employee relations and compliance, analyzes workforce metrics, and contributes to HR projects and policy development. The role also carries employee responsibilities related to information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management: following applicable policies and standards, conforming to the Information Security Management System and Environmental Management System, reporting incidents and risks, and participating in efforts to improve security and environmental performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in manager development, performance management, and business partnering.
Demonstrated ability to advise and influence managers and business leaders while handling sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Experience supporting talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR practices in the United States and Canada.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data and recommend actionable solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities and balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with longer-term initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; Cologix is unable to sponsor or transfer employment-visa sponsorship, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce or a comparable HRIS.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or an applicable Canadian HR designation.
Conversational or fluent French language skills.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver manager training in collaboration with HR leadership, and support managers in applying HR policies and improving team effectiveness.
Administer employee leaves of absence across the US and Canada, including FMLA, state and provincial leave programs, disability-related absences, and other applicable leaves.
Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers on leave eligibility, documentation, status, and return-to-work processes.
Coordinate workplace accommodations and return-to-work arrangements in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Maintain leave and employee-status records in Dayforce, monitor timelines, and coordinate with Payroll and Total Rewards as needed.
Partner with leadership to identify talent development needs, high-potential employees, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives with HR leadership.
Evaluate exit feedback and turnover trends to identify retention risks and recommend employee-experience improvements.
Support HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, policy development, organizational design, and process improvements.
Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, engagement, and performance, and recommend improvements.
Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and programs across the US and Canada.
Coordinate applicable federal, state, provincial, and other regulatory reporting with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely submissions.
Monitor employment-law and regulatory changes, advise managers on compliance, and identify impacts on HR policies and practices.
Assist with employee relations activities, recommend appropriate resolutions, and escalate complex or sensitive matters as needed.
Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent policy application, effective communication, and employee engagement.
Coordinate and administer performance management processes across the organization.
Analyze performance trends and partner with leadership to address challenges, promote accountability, and support employee development.
Follow Cologix information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental policies, procedures, and standards; help ensure conformance with the ISMS and EMS.
Report information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to appropriate teams, and participate in efforts to improve information security and environmental performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.