Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to people managers, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee relations. They partner with managers to anticipate business needs and develop strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention. This role involves coaching and developing people managers, leading cross-functional HR initiatives, championing organizational culture, influencing managers with data-driven insights, driving consistency and alignment across people practices, serving as a pulse-check for employee sentiment, and advising employees and managers on policy interpretation and application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to people managers providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Partner with managers to anticipate business needs and develop strategies that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
• Coach and develop people managers through real-time guidance on employee performance, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and day-to-day people management challenges in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and successful execution through strong project management practices.
• Champion organizational culture, inclusion, and employee experience at every level of the business.
• Influence managers with data-driven insights and thoughtful recommendations to guide decision-making.
• Drive consistency and alignment across people practices, ensuring HR initiatives reinforce company values and strategic objectives.
• Act as a pulse-check for employee sentiment, providing feedback and insights to leadership to inform action plans.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, conducting intake and investigations as required and making recommendations as appropriate.
• Advise employees and managers on policy interpretation and application, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR experience in a generalist or specialist role.
• Proven ability to foster culture and engagement in evolving or high-change environments.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated success leading coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exceptional ability to balance tactical execution with strategic planning.
• Skilled in change management, organizational development, and building leadership capability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
• Agile, resourceful, and comfortable leading in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% across US operating markets.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Statement: This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
• Career Growth and Travel Opportunities: Enjoy growth and travel opportunities within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• Great Place to Work: Experience a culture of respect, learning, and excellence alongside experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.

Contact

Contact: edcrecruiting@edged.us