HR Business Partner

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit, and purpose.

About the Role

The Project Human Resources Business Partner (P-HRBP) serves as the primary HR resource for assigned projects and partners closely with project leadership to align people strategies with project objectives. This role provides proactive HR consultation throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with company policies, as well as local, state and federal regulations. The P-HRBP develops strong relationships with project leaders and employees to foster an engaged, productive, and safe work environment while supporting workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with onboarding activities, including but not limited to New Hire Orientations, to ensure a positive new hire experience and successful integration into the project team.
• Coach leaders on employee performance, accountability, conflict resolution, documentation, and leadership effectiveness.
• Conducts various HR compliance investigations, audits, outside charges, reporting requirements, training, and others as needed, in line with the applicable company policy and/or regulatory directives.
• Provides expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of the employment process, including during hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.
• Serves as a Trusted Advisor to employees and managers by effectively and collaboratively providing assistance in employee relations, while fostering trust that enhances the employee experience.
• Supports the business concerning human capital needs and assessment. Identifies positions needing to be filled and works with Talent Acquisition teams to support the recruiting activities. May participate in project-specific recruitment activity.
• Understand project goals, workforce challenges, and operational priorities to provide strategic HR guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Must have some related work experience within the construction industry.
• Bilingual English / Spanish required.
• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Extensive knowledge of all employment-related laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and FLSA).
• Must be able to travel within and out of state roughly 10%.
• Must be able to work 100% in-office. Follow work schedule for project employees.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Significant experience investigating and resolving complex employee relations matters.

Physical Requirements

• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K.
• Industry Leading Health Coverage starting your first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program.