RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Position and Responsibilities Overview

The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a strategic consultant to management and employees on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs; communicating proactively with our HR department and business management.

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business.
• Deliver consultation, facilitation and resolution strategies for workplace issues raised by employees or people managers.
• Conduct, or participate in, frequent and regular meetings with respective business units, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Identify and analyze employee relations matters, and recommend appropriate employment action to maintain continuity of approach, achieve optimal performance, and minimize risk.
• Facilitate new hire orientation on a weekly basis.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, compensation and disciplinary actions).
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assist in communications between employees and people managers, providing guidance and clarification of company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual needs.
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Drive retention through engagement with a continuous focus on culture of teams and management capability.
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to deliver a strategy that drives improvements to the employee experience, builds healthy, long -term relationships between the company and employees, and reduces people-related risk.
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree is required. Master's degree a plus.
• 5 years HR experience with at least 3 years’ experience partnering with leaders.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources practices including employee relations, federal and state respective employment laws, organizational design, talent management, and culture/change management.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize key insights gleaned from ER data and analytics.
• Strong ability to build relationships across stakeholders to drive and deliver human resources strategy.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities, partners, and work streams.
• Strong internal customer service skills demonstrated by responsiveness, empathy and solution orientation.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Periodic travel to various facilities as needed.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred, not required

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
• Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match – 100% vested.
• Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
• Get paid weekly for your convenience.

In-house Programs

• Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
• Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
• Participate in fun company and team-building events.
• Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

• Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.

Safety is Our Top Priority

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirement of RK Mechanical Orientation.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Why RK is a Great Place to Work

At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.

• RK Mechanical: commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
• RK Steel: custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
• RK Electrical: commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
• RK Water: groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
• RK Service: commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
• RK Energy: custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
• RK Mission Critical: design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC’s Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise. We’ve been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.

Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades:

• ABC Step Awards
• ACCA Award Member
• AGC Safety Utah
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
• Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
• Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
• Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award

In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in:

• Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
• Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies

Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as:

• Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
• ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
• AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
• Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
• USGBC LEED Program Member
• IECRM Annual Summit Awards
• MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards

 We also adhere to rigorous quality standards and accreditations, including:

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO 45001:2018
• AISC certifications

As a new member of our team, you’ll be joining a company that’s not just award-winning but is also consistently striving to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in all we do. Become an essential part of our thriving and dynamic team, where your contributions will drive our continued success.

Salary Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000