Human Resources Business Partner - Construction

Fabcon•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner provides hands-on HR support to the Field and Construction Group, including union employees and field leaders across multiple locations and jobsites. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the role partners with field operations leaders and supervisors to provide coaching and advice and support staffing, employee relations, onboarding, retention, performance management, and consistent application of company policies and applicable labor agreements. The HRBP manages day-to-day HR needs, implements established HR programs, and escalates complex or high-risk matters as needed. The role supports field staffing plans and timely hiring, improves new-hire readiness and retention, provides consistent employee relations support, and maintains accurate employee and union-related information. It works across recruiting, onboarding, union coordination, performance development, HR operations, compliance, and reporting. Regular travel to field offices and construction jobsites, including occasional overnight travel, is required based on business needs. The position requires flexibility to support field schedules and occasional needs outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum three years of progressive HR experience with hands-on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management responsibilities.
Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or another operational workforce.
Working knowledge of union environments and collective bargaining agreement administration.
Ability to conduct investigations, coach front-line leaders, interpret policies, handle sensitive information, and recognize matters requiring escalation.
Proficiency with HRIS, reporting, Microsoft Excel, and Teams.
Flexibility to support field schedules and occasional needs outside normal business hours.
Ability to travel regularly to field offices and construction jobsites, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Construction or field-services experience.
Experience with a multi-state field workforce.
UKG, ADP Workforce Management, and RPO partnership experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as an accessible HR contact for field employees and leaders, building relationships through regular communication and jobsite visits.
Coach field leaders on employee relations, attendance, performance, conduct, documentation, and employee communication; investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate action with the Human Resources Manager.
Coordinate corrective action, separations, and other employment changes through established approval processes; escalate sensitive investigations, potential legal concerns, and complex labor matters.
Partner with field leaders and internal or RPO recruiters to prioritize openings, clarify requirements, coordinate interviews, and support offers for construction roles.
Maintain recruiting guidance on role requirements, travel expectations, schedules, and union affiliation; coordinate screening and pre-employment requirements.
Support workforce planning for project starts, changing crew needs, transfers, and redeployment.
Coordinate orientation and onboarding with Operations, Safety, Payroll, and recruiting partners, including communication about job expectations, reporting relationships, travel procedures, and union enrollment requirements.
Partner with field leaders and Safety to reinforce safety culture and employee readiness for jobsite requirements.
Complete new-hire check-ins, stay interviews, and exit interviews; identify turnover themes and help leaders implement retention, recognition, and communication actions.
Coordinate verification of union local, classification, enrollment requirements, location, experience, and applicable agreements; maintain recruiter reference materials.
Assist with union inquiries, grievance fact-finding, and documentation; refer contract interpretation disputes, negotiations, and arbitration matters to appropriate labor relations resources.
Coordinate the Field Performance and Skills Review process, including leader training, completion tracking, reporting, and follow-up on development needs.
Coach field leaders on leadership effectiveness, clear expectations, timely feedback, performance documentation, and development of forepersons and crew members.
Support job descriptions, career progression, and promotions with the Human Resources Manager and field leadership.
Maintain accurate HRIS records and timely processing of hires, transfers, leaves, and separations; protect confidential employee information.
Coordinate HR aspects of work-related injuries, leave, accommodations, and return to work with Safety and designated specialists; escalate complex cases.
Apply company policies and applicable employment requirements consistently across states and jobsites; maintain required records and support audits.
Track staffing, turnover, early-tenure retention, attendance, and review completion; identify trends, recommend actions, and improve HR processes and recruiter tools.