Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

RESPEC seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in our Rapid City, SD or Denver, CO location.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

Job Description

The HRBP is the primary resource for creating alignment between HR and talent and business strategy. The HRBP is aligned to market sectors, business leaders, and/or functions to provide HR expertise and consulting for building organizational capability to achieve current and future business objectives by developing proactive HR strategies and practices. The HRBP drives and influences key organizational health and engagement initiatives with the business, provides advice and counsel, and executes key initiatives. The HRBP is an original, creative thinker with the ability to formulate and express a contrarian viewpoint.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide HR partnership and build and maintain effective working relationships with leaders and employees to provide guidance on a variety of HR and business-related issues on strategic and tactical levels
• Provide day-to-day HR support for assigned business groups:
• Coordinate recruiting, talent sourcing and interviews
• Ensure timely completion of hiring and onboarding activities (e.g., issue offer letters, complete pre-employment screening, assist with new hire setup in HRIS & BST)
• Maintain personnel & benefit files
• Process various personnel change requests (e.g., position changes, promotions, compensation)
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention
• Provide counsel and drive execution on workforce planning and organizational design
• Train managers on performance management, talent/career development, and employee relations
• Implement best practices for key HR processes (e.g., performance management, compensation planning, workforce/capability planning, and talent management)
• Initiate, manage, and drive strategic projects, initiatives, and change management
• Participate in assigned market sector operational meetings, business reviews, and teambuilding

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development)
• 5-10 years of broad-based HR experience with progressive HRBP experience providing advice, counsel, and coaching to senior leaders with the ability to influence and champion effective leadership and change, developing strong business partnerships to support the achievement of business objectives within assigned market sectors
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and reputation for the highest degree of integrity and mature business judgment
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or HRCI preferred
• Skilled with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise; typical salary range for this position $79k-$90k, DOEQ. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.