People Business Partner

Power Design, Inc.•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The People Business Partner is based at Power Design’s St. Petersburg, Florida headquarters and is part of the SOURCE people team. This hands-on role supports team members and leaders across a national, vertically integrated design-build contractor, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and retention. The position resolves workplace concerns fairly and discreetly, coaches managers through challenging conversations, and uses employee feedback to strengthen engagement and the employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of human resources experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations Specialist, People Business Partner, or similar role.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with hands-on experience managing employee relations matters and investigations.
Ability to resolve conflicts fairly, consider different perspectives, make sound independent decisions, and recognize when to escalate complex situations.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and interact effectively with all organizational levels.
Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage high volumes of priorities and changing deadlines.
Professional judgment and discretion, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Nice To Haves

SPHR or PHR certification.
Experience with Workday.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for team members and leaders by interpreting programs and policies and responding promptly to employee relations matters and inquiries.
Support employee relations needs, including counseling on job-related conflicts, resolving disputes, and addressing performance concerns.
Conduct objective employee investigations and document findings and recommended resolutions.
Review and approve progressive disciplinary notices and termination requests, ensuring fair, consistent, and well-documented outcomes.
Manage unemployment claims and partner with People Operations on state- and regional-level workers’ compensation programs.
Coach managers on performance management, feedback, and corrective action.
Conduct exit interviews and internal feedback sessions, and analyze trends to inform employee relations and retention initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Participate in SOURCE projects, initiatives, and training programs that enhance the employee experience.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Learning & Development to provide support to team members and leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.
On-campus café, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, and training facility at the headquarters.
Free access to an on-campus fitness center with group fitness classes, personal training, nutritional programs, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Short- and long-term disability plans.
401(k) with company matching.
Paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays.
Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks.
Employee appreciation, recognition, and fun-focused workplace culture.