Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a consultative partner to leaders, supporting team effectiveness, leadership capability, and organizational alignment. This role will focus on proactive engagement, coaching, and driving consistency in people practices, while partnering with the Employee Relations Specialist on complex or sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Build leadership and manager capability by establishing ongoing, consultative partnerships through regular touchpoints to understand team dynamics, identify risks early, and provide proactive guidance and support
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and leadership practices
• Lead and advise leaders on employee and team challenges by determining appropriate strategies, guiding resolution approaches, and partnering closely with the Employee Relations Specialist to direct and support execution of case-specific actions
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations themes, focusing on sustained behavior change, team effectiveness, and long-term improvement
• Reinforce consistent application of HR policies, practices, and expectations across teams
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within teams and ensure follow-through with leaders on action that improves effectiveness, engagement, and retention
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, role clarity, and team structure to align with business needs
• Leverage HR systems and processes effectively, proactively identifying improvement opportunities and supporting ongoing optimization efforts
• Collaborate with Employee Relations Specialist on complex or high-risk situations, ensuring alignment in approach and communication
• Translate employee data (including exit, new hire feedback, and employee relations trends) into actionable plans with leaders to improve team effectiveness, retention, and employee experience
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, balancing employee experience, business needs, and organizational priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Human Resources, including business partner or generalist experience
• Experience working directly with leaders to support team and organizational effectiveness
• Strong business partnership and consultative skills
• Able to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels
• Strong judgment and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex team dynamics
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and Colorado state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Colorado FAMLI, and applicable U.S. Department of Labor and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment regulations
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
• Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification
• Experience working in a non-profit industry
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences, ranging from executive stakeholders to non-technical team members, using compelling visuals and confident delivery