People & Culture Business Partner

Food Bank Of The Rockies • Aurora, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Food Bank of the Rockies, our people make our mission possible. We’re looking for a People & Culture Business Partner who is energized by building trusted relationships with leaders and employees, staying close to the work, and helping teams navigate complex people matters with care, consistency, and sound judgment. The People & Culture Business Partner (P&C BP) serves as a day-to-day advisor and collaborative partner to leaders across the organization, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and workplace challenges. A significant part of this role is developing credibility with leaders, understanding their operational realities, and helping them work through sensitive conversations, employee concerns, and team dynamics in a way that is fair, practical, and aligned with our values. Grounded in our Employee Promise, Invested in My Fulfillment, Committed to Our Success, this role combines consultative partnership with hands-on support for core People & Culture processes, including employee relations cases, leave and accommodation processes, policy guidance, and other work that shapes the employee experience. This role is well-suited for an experienced HR professional who values trust-building, thoughtful problem-solving, and consistent follow-through.

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and leader partnership
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high‑risk, or sensitive employee relations cases independently
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Comfort operating in both hands‑on administration and strategic consultation
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and high discretion
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50% within the service area

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations preferred
• ADP Workforce Now experience and HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for leaders, providing day‑to‑day consultation on employee relations, performance management, and team dynamics
• Lead complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
• Coach leaders through sensitive conversations with professionalism, consistency, and sound judgment
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to identify patterns and recommend sustainable people solutions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Administer ADP‑managed leave of absence programs (FMLA, LOA, state‑mandated leaves), ensuring accurate, timely, and employee‑centered processes
• Manage the ADA interactive process and workplace accommodations
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation and unemployment claims, ensuring organized, compliant case management
• Interpret and apply People & Culture policies clearly and fairly for employees and leaders
• Partner with the P&C team on policy updates and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use people data, exit feedback, and trends to inform leadership insights and organizational decisions
• Champion the Employee Promise and reinforce practices that support engagement, trust, and retention
• Balance employee advocacy with organizational alignment and business needs

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• sick leave
• opportunities for paid volunteer time
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

What This Job Offers

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