HR Business Partner

Job Description:

We’re looking for a strategic, people‑centered HR Business Partner who thrives on building trusted relationships, guiding leaders through complex people challenges, and elevating the employee experience across a fast‑moving and growing organization.
In this role, you'll be a primary partner to mid‑level managers across all business units, with a special focus on supporting leaders and teams in our Data Center Operations organization. You’ll diagnose team health, coach leaders 1:1, navigate sensitive employee relations issues, and help shape programs that strengthen engagement, communication, and performance.
If you’re someone who can zoom out to see organizational patterns, zoom in to solve problems with empathy and precision, and communicate in a way that builds confidence and trust — this is the role for you. You’ll work closely with colleagues across People & Culture (TA, Total Rewards, HR Ops, HR Systems, and OTD) to ensure our people programs are scaled, consistent, and aligned to business needs.
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who loves relationship‑building, thinks like a consultant, acts like a project manager, and cares deeply about creating a workplace where people feel supported, informed, and inspired to do their best work.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Employee Relations

• Serve as first point of contact for ER case intake, triage, and manager coaching.
• Partner on investigations through fact‑finding, documentation, and solution recommendations.
• Manage and document employee accommodations through the ADA process, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Support the employee separation process, including coaching leaders on sensitive conversations.

Manager & Leader Coaching

• Provide 1:1 coaching, tools, and guidance to mid‑level managers across business units.
• Conduct team‑health assessments and facilitate action planning to strengthen engagement and performance.
• Partner with managers on corrective actions, ensuring consistency and adherence to policy.

Employee Communications

• Draft clear and timely manager and employee communications, including change‑related messaging.
• Serve as a communication partner during organizational shifts and program rollouts.

Talent & Employer Brand

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Marketing on activating our EVP and strengthening our talent brand.

Leave of Absence & Employee Support

• Advise employees and managers on leave of absence policies and processes.
• Coordinate closely with HR Operations to ensure timely, accurate support and communication.

Performance, Calibration & Rewards

• Support the performance management cycle and PMD processes across assigned teams.
• Partner with Total Rewards on promotions, retention bonuses, and related compensation actions.

HR Operations, Data & Systems

• Partner with HR Ops on organizational changes, transfers, and employee movement.
• Support HRBP reporting needs, people analytics, and insights to inform decision‑making.
• Partner with HR Systems on Workday enhancements that improve manager and employee experience.

Projects & Program Work

• Lead and support seasonal HR initiatives, pilots, audits, and cross‑functional projects.
• Collaborate on people‑focused programs that reinforce culture, engagement, and operational consistency.

General HR Partnership

• Build strong, credible relationships with leaders, employees, and P&C colleagues.
• Stay current on employment laws and partner with Legal as needed.
• Champion DEI, culture, and engagement across teams and business units.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a business‑partnering or employee‑relations‑focused role.
• Proven ability to build trust and consult effectively with mid‑level managers.
• Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal — with the ability to influence and guide.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, coaching leaders, and navigating sensitive issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to interpret data and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of HR disciplines including compensation, org diagnosis, employee relations, DEI, and employment law.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting operations teams, especially Data Center Operations or similar environments.
• Background in employer branding, EVP activation, or partnering with TA/Marketing.
• Knowledge of leave administration across multiple U.S. states.
• Experience with performance management programs, calibrations, and rewards planning.
• Demonstrated success in project or program management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Walk or Stand for 2% of the time
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
• Lift 15 lbs.

Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $90,000 - $110,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.  

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.
 

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Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!

Benefits of working at Flexential:  
•    Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision  
•    401(k)  
•    Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
•    Life and AD&D  
•    Short Term and Long-Term disability  
•    Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)  
•    Leave of Absence  
•    Employee Assistance Program  
•    Wellness Program  
•    Rewards and Recognition Program  

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.  

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