Human Resources Business Partner

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide services for producers and logistics for an international customer base. The organization is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability.

About the role

As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, guiding employee relations, coaching teams, navigating workplace challenges, and developing talent to drive business success. This role acts as a strategic partner, aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational performance and cultivate high-performing teams.

You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, talent development, performance management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management. In collaboration with HR subject matter experts, you will implement people-focused solutions that improve the employee experience, ensure compliance, and enable sustainable business success.

Responsibilities and travel time will vary depending on the daily needs of the locations supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee thorough, objective, and timely workplace investigations and employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, and dispute resolution.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, mitigate risk, align with business objectives, and foster a positive employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to build management capability, coaching them on employee relations, performance management, talent decisions, compensation practices, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, and change management needs.
• Build trusted partnerships with business and HR leaders and employees, fostering a culture of open communication, accountability, engagement, and collaboration.
• Develop a strong understanding of assigned business areas to identify workforce needs, anticipate challenges, and deliver practical people solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Champion and reinforce the organization's culture, values, and mission across all levels of the business.
• Facilitate and deliver leadership and employee development programs through training sessions, workshops, conferences, and regional meetings.
• Leverage business and workforce data to identify trends and provide recommendations that improve employee engagement, retention, performance, and business results.
• Partner with subject matter experts, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Talent Management, HR Systems, and Compliance/Legal, to support HR programs and business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• PHR or SHRM Certification preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA) and ability to identify and mitigate employment-related risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Workday is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to navigate complex employee and business situations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and research skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver training and engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset focused on achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Flexibility to support business needs outside of standard working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within assigned markets and to corporate locations, including overnight travel and renting a car (travel may range from 24% to 50% or more as needed).

Physical Demands

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, with negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to sit or stand continuously.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on rough or uneven surfaces.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, reading, and visual inspections.

Environmental Conditions

The role primarily operates in an indoor office environment with limited exposure to heat or cold, moderate noise, and no extreme conditions. Travel is required, typically between 24% and 50%, but may increase as needed.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $88,345.00 - $109,442.00. Actual pay offered may vary depending on work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.