HR Business Partner

Wagner Equipment Co., the Caterpillar Dealership for Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas is seeking applications for a Human Resources Business Partner in Aurora, CO. Job Details Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: $71,000.00 - $97,000.00 Position Summary The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a consultant to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business needs and fosters positive employee relations. The HRBP is responsible for supporting business units by ensuring effective HR management, coaching leaders, conducting investigations, overseeing compliance, and managing HR-related data and reporting. This position reports into the HR Manager. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Ensure accurate management of all employee data through daily audits. Analyze HR data, including headcount, discipline, employee satisfaction, and turnover, to recommend solutions that improve workforce performance. Coach Managers on writing performance reviews and addressing performance gaps; conduct monthly audits of reviews and rating distributions. With guidance from the HR Manager, conduct investigations, prepare reports, and suggest corrective actions. Assist with the Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing program for the entire company, partnering with other departments on post-accident testing. Conduct exit processes for all individual contributor roles and provide feedback to HR Manager. Respond to unemployment claims and attend hearings as needed. Update discipline, termination, and other HR logs daily. Partner with Recruiters to fill challenging roles and understand talent acquisition (TA) metrics. Track and submit payroll information for sign-on and referral bonuses. Address employee benefits questions and escalated complex inquiries to the Benefits Specialist. Provide the Benefits Specialist with necessary information for processing employee Leave of Absence (LOA) requests and communicate updates to Managers. Ensure HR compliance training is completed by all employees by the end of the year. Co-host monthly learning sessions with the HR Manager. Provide necessary reports and information for AAP reporting. Other tasks assigned by HR Manager. Supervisory Responsibilities None Required Education And Experience Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 3 or more years of HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role. Experience in employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Ability and willingness to travel 10-25%. Additional Eligibility Requirements SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred. Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Experience in a heavy equipment or industrial environment. Must pass all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings Physical Demands Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and coaching abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. High level of professionalism and confidentiality. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Travel Requirements Periodic travel to company locations as needed, approximately 10-25% of the time. Work Environment Office setting with periodic visits to field locations or shop environments. Employee Benefits Wagner Equipment Co. provides the following benefits to all full-time employees Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan Company Paid Holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and AD&D Insurance 401K Savings Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wagner Equipment