Human Resources Business Partner (32366)

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for delivering full-cycle HR support while serving as a primary advisor on employee relations matters. This role partners closely with department leaders and employees to build a high performing, engaging, and compliant workplace. The HRBP will lead key HR initiatives across talent management, performance, workforce planning, onboarding, training, and HR operations, with a strong emphasis on coaching leaders and managing complex employee relations issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring fair, thorough, and timely resolution
• Conduct investigations related to performance, policy violations, conduct concerns, and workplace conflicts.
• Provide counsel to managers on corrective action, documentation, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and leadership teams to mitigate risk and ensure employment law adherence.
• Lead strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and align HR strategies to support growth and performance.
• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to recommend proactive HR solutions.
• Support organizational change efforts, including team restructures, role design, and talent planning.
• Influence and coach leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities and team effectiveness.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and career development planning.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training, upskilling, or development programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast staffing needs and improve hiring quality.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Support benefits, compensation, and HRIS processes as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.) and company policies.
• Assist with annual HR programs such as compensation reviews, engagement surveys, and policy updates.
• Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or employee relations-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations investigations.
• Experienced with EEOC and collaborating with counsel on related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM SCP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site or field-based teams.
• Background in industries such as operations, facilities, field services, construction, or skilled trades (if relevant
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Collaborative, out-of-the-box thinker with high emotional intelligence, known for building trust and fostering strong relationships.
• Proven track record of executive coaching and developing people managers, with the ability to influence leadership at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capacity to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively, especially in complex employee relations situations.
• Deep knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, performance management, compliance, documentation, leave administration, and federal/state employment laws.
• Strong consultative skills, with the ability to understand business operations, how business units interact, and how to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR projects from conception to execution, with the ability to deliver results in line with business objectives.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and resolve crises, using sound judgment and fairness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also excelling in a collaborative team environment.
• Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and commitment to meeting schedule requirements without excessive conflicts.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to job sites weekly within the DFW area, with up to 35% travel outside of DFW. Responsible and self-directed, with a positive can-do attitude.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Requires mobility within an office environment. 
• Regularly required to talk and hear. Effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including using the telephone. 
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• The employee may be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and bend. 
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.  
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected. 
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• The employee may be required to climb stairs. 
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night or weekend shifts, as needed. 

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.