What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner/Sr HR Business Partner position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
As an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Business Partner, you'll partner with leaders to align talent, culture, and organizational needs in an agile, team-based environment. You'll provide guidance in employee relations, performance, compensation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness to help teams thrive and deliver results.
You'll collaborate with Recruiting, OD, Compensation, and Benefits to deliver seamless, strategic HR support, helping leaders and employees succeed.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to translate business priorities into actionable people plans.
- Lead complex employee relations matters (investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, discipline) in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner.
- Counsel leaders concerning complex employee performance issues, including advising on employee coaching, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Support culture, engagement, and succession planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with Compensation and HR leadership to ensure competitive, equitable pay decisions within established frameworks and market data.
- Partner with Benefits to ensure leaders and team members understand available programs and assist with FMLA requests.
- Work with OD to align roles, team structures, and organizational effectiveness.
- Ensure HR compliance and support ADA accommodations, audits, and policies.
Qualifications
HR Business Partner: 3-7 years HR experience; PHR/SHRM-CP preferred.
Senior HR Business Partner: 7-10 years HR experience; SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred;
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and agile/matrixed environments.
- Experience working in matrixed or agile organizations.
Location:
Sioux Center, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; or Omaha, NE
Hybrid opportunities may be available depending on business needs.
Travel:
Up to 25% travel may be required to meet with leaders or visit job sites.
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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.
