Human Resources Business Partner (ND)

Title : Human Resources Business Partner
Location : Fargo, ND
Job Type : Permanent
Compensation : $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Industry: Human Resources and Payroll Services

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About the Role
We are recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) on behalf of a well-established Professional Employer Organization (PEO) based in Fargo, ND. Our client partners with small and mid-sized businesses to deliver comprehensive human resources support through a co-employment relationship. Their services include payroll administration, benefits management, compliance support, employee relations guidance, risk management, safety resources, and workforce development solutions — all designed to help client businesses focus on growth. Unlike a traditional internal HR role serving a single employer, this position serves as a trusted advisor to multiple client organizations across a variety of industries. The HR Business Partner builds strong consultative relationships with client leadership teams, helping them navigate workforce challenges, maintain compliance, strengthen workplace culture, and implement practical HR solutions aligned with their operational goals. Success in this role requires comfort managing multiple client relationships simultaneously and the ability to transition quickly between different workplace environments and business needs.
Job Description
As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with client organizations to provide strategic HR support and deliver high-impact solutions that align with both business objectives and employee needs. You will act as a trusted advisor to client leaders on all HR matters, ensuring that HR programs, practices, and services support each client's business goals. This role requires a deep understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with client leadership and employees. You will ensure human resources compliance and provide guidance to worksite clients, supervisors, and employees regarding HR policies and procedures. You will also help enhance each client's HR function by planning, implementing, and evaluating HR policies, programs, and practices — working directly with worksite clients and worksite employees both at the clients' locations and internally.
Client Relationship Management

• Build strong, consultative relationships with clients to understand their business needs, culture, and challenges.
• Serve as the main HR point of contact for client leadership, providing guidance on HR issues and ensuring effective implementation of HR solutions.
• Collaborate with onsite client leadership teams to resolve employee issues and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines while communicating and reinforcing organizational values.
• Remain sensitive to company, client, and employee needs; provide supervisor and employee coaching on HR policies and procedures; and deliver feedback on employee morale, recommending corrective action to resolve problem areas.

HR Strategy and Advisory

• Partner with client leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, offering recommendations on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Advise clients on HR trends, best practices, and changes in labor laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular HR reviews with clients to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.

Talent Management & Employee Relations

• Support clients in managing talent, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, helping clients address concerns and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Advise clients on employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to interview, coach, and discipline employees (including documentation); scheduling management conferences; hearing and resolving employee and client grievances; and counseling employees, supervisors, and clients. Manage, document, and track disciplinary actions.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvement, implementing updates upon management approval.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure clients comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including regulations related to wage and hour, workplace safety, and employee rights.
• Assist in handling employee grievances and disciplinary actions while minimizing legal risk.
• Create and modify job descriptions as necessary; monitor and revise performance evaluation programs.
• Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures; maintain employee handbook changes and customizations.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and state HR requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings.
• Maintain historical HR records through an organized filing and retrieval system, keeping past and current records in compliance.

Training and Development

• Support the development and implementation of training programs that address client-specific needs, such as compliance training and employee skill-building initiatives.
• Guide clients on performance management best practices, including conducting performance reviews and developing employee growth plans.

Workforce Planning

• Partner with clients to identify workforce needs and recommend appropriate staffing strategies, including temporary, part-time, or full-time hires.
• Support clients on succession planning, identifying high-potential employees, and developing strategies for internal talent mobility.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with HRIS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple client accounts and prioritize effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of a client organization and build trust with leadership and employees.
• Research: Strong research skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Client Service: Customer/client service driven, with a proven track record of working well in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to handle documentation and compliance accurately, with precision in data entry.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address issues and find solutions quickly and efficiently, with strong troubleshooting skills for system and user problems.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Adaptable, flexible, and open to change.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR experience within a PEO or manufacturing environment.

Benefits
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall well-being, along with life and disability insurance for added financial security. Employees are also eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan with company matching to help build long-term retirement savings. Additional perks include a referral program, employee discounts, and paid time off, among other benefits. How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!  To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!