Human Resources Business Partner

J. F. Ahern Co. • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to business unit leaders across several Ahern locations. The role influences and provides consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, while aligning HR priorities with business needs. The position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and requires regular travel between Midwest offices.

The HR Business Partner leads succession, development, and organizational design strategies for assigned business units; supports talent reviews and career planning; and helps identify productivity improvements through organizational design. The role also supports performance assessment and feedback, coaches managers on performance conversations and improvement, partners with HR specialty teams on talent and performance management, responds to employee questions and concerns, assists with exit processes, and supports hiring and talent integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in strategic Human Resources.
• Good business acumen and consultative skills, with the ability to establish credibility, trust, and partnership at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and influence others while collaborating effectively with teams.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage many complex and diverse issues simultaneously.
• Ability to resource, organize, and deploy a strong project team and foster teamwork.
• Must be based out of the Des Moines, Iowa location and travel regularly between Midwest offices.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a construction setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-unit strategies for succession, development, and organizational design.
• Meet with managers to conduct regular talent reviews, identify successors, and facilitate career-planning conversations.
• Identify productivity opportunities through organizational design and help define appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure regular performance assessments and feedback are provided.
• Provide input on employee performance reviews and coach managers on performance conversations.
• Work with managers to implement, monitor, and improve employee performance.
• Partner with organizational development, learning and development, and other HR specialty resources to advance talent and performance management.
• Be accessible to employees to address questions and concerns, interpret policies, and answer general questions.
• Assist managers with exit strategies, conduct exit interviews, and help communicate with business units.
• Support development of a pipeline of top talent, assist with interviews, and help managers make hiring decisions.
• Travel regularly between Midwest-based offices.

Benefits

• 401(k) match described as ranking among the top 20% nationwide.
• Health benefits described as ranking among the top 20% nationwide.
• Employee bonus programs that share a significant portion of company profits.
• Generous paid time off, with the opportunity to buy additional time off.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Free, full-service mental health care for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs, including access to on-site fitness centers and personal development funds.
• Education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities.
• Hybrid and flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

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