Human Resources Business Partner

TransTrack Systems • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and trusted partner to the leaders and employees of TransTrack and Momentm. The role provides advice and coaching to people leaders at all levels and partners with the broader HR team to anticipate HR needs and develop solutions that support business objectives across both business units. The HRBP is a trusted partner across employee relations, recruitment and staffing, compensation, talent reviews, organization design, resource planning, learning and career development, and talent management.

This is a remote position that requires travel. The HRBP reports directly to the General Manager and collaborates with the Group VP, Human Resources, the HR Portfolio team, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders. The role supports employees in the United States and Canada, with U.S. employment law knowledge required and Canadian knowledge preferred.

Requirements

• At least four years of working knowledge across multiple human resources disciplines.
• Progressive experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP supporting people managers and employees across multiple HR disciplines.
• At least two years of experience working with HRIS systems to support employee data management, reporting, and process improvements.
• Experience supporting or leading talent management processes, including performance management cycles, succession planning, and professional development planning.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, including the ability to design or improve HR processes and use metrics to inform decisions.
• Demonstrated empathy and emotional intelligence, including the ability to connect with employees and leaders and handle sensitive situations with care and discretion.
• A track record of coaching and developing employees and leaders across organizational levels.
• Excellent consulting, influencing, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to earn trust and partner with senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment law.
• Technical acumen and experience supporting employees in software and hardware environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects using sound business judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, customer-focused mindset and a positive, professional attitude.
• High integrity, adaptability, commitment, and performance standards.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional year in an HR-related role is accepted.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. or Canada for team meetings at least once a quarter, and to travel up to 25% of the time, including domestic and international travel, sometimes for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer or laptop; lift up to 10 pounds; and handle high utilization of hand and wrist dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Canadian employment law knowledge.
• Experience supporting HR practices and compliance in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Experience with Workday HRIS.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on HR policies, including their guidance, development, interpretation, and application across TransTrack and Momentm.
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to people leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, leaves of absence, and change management.
• Coach and develop people leaders and individual contributors at all levels.
• Assist the Group VP, Human Resources with business unit restructures, organizational design initiatives, and workforce planning.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct objective investigations, and advise leaders on sensitive matters such as harassment, discrimination, performance management, and terminations.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
• Process and administer U.S. and Canadian employee leaves of absence, including short-term disability, state leave, and FMLA, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support organizational change initiatives and HR-related projects, including cross-functional work as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risk.
• Partner with people leaders on performance management, succession planning, and development planning for key talent.
• Create and execute a business-wide training needs assessment; design, facilitate, and evaluate training programs for employees and people leaders.
• Establish and update employee engagement and development programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Collaborate with the HR Portfolio team on HR projects, HRIS management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support effective and timely recruitment.
• Build collaborative relationships with leaders and employees to improve engagement, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed