What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Ellingson Companies?
Are you an HR professional with strong business acumen and a desire to have an impact within a growing organization? We are searching for an Human Resources Business Partner for our Agriculture business.
The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor, consultant, and coach to leaders across the organization. This role aligns people strategies with our Agriculture division business priorities, enhances organizational effectiveness, and fosters a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent development, engagement culture, change management, and employee relations to drive business results.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS:
Strategic Partnership
- Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop plans that enable performance, growth, and effective teams.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on talent, engagement, and workforce trends.
- Act as a trusted partner to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Champion a positive and high-performance work environment.
- Partner with leaders to monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans to strengthen the employee experience.
- Ensure HR commitments are met, including timely communication, service delivery, and follow-through.
- Lead communication efforts within the departments you support.
Workforce Planning & Talent Development
- Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
- Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and facilitate development plans, coaching, or training solutions.
- Support leadership development through coaching, feedback, and resource recommendations.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure hiring efforts support current and future business needs.
- Understand staffing trends, skills gaps, and market dynamics in the construction industry and proactively manage workforce planning for the business you support
Change Management & Lead HR Project work
- Support organizational changes, restructures, or new initiatives with clear change management strategies.
- Help teams adopt new ways of working and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Facilitate conversations on team effectiveness, role clarity, and decision-making.
Employee Relations
- Handle employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
- Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
- Promote equitable and consistent application of policies and practices.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Compensation & Benefits, Learning, Recruiting to deliver seamless HR solutions.
- Use HR systems and analytics to maintain data accuracy and measure impact.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree business or related field or equivalent experience
- 7 years of HR experience required, minimum of two years in a HR business partner role
- Experience working with all levels of the company
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
- Strong business acumen, with construction experience preferred
- Strong understanding of employment law and compliance; knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's and other relevant topics related to recruitment
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- Experience working with business leaders and the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Creating and connecting HR plans to drive business results
- Must be able to manage and prioritize competing demands; accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
- Ability to work through conflict
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, interpersonal, and written
Benefits:
The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, PTO, paid holidays annually, and tuition reimbursement.