Senior HR Business Partner - Sundt Construction, Inc.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides human resources consultation and support to designated business groups to define and execute HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Actively participates in the development, planning, and implementation of engagement, compliance, and diversity programs in line with Sundt's strategic objectives. Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support to line managers. Acts as liaison with other HR functions and ensures our corporate Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Program complies with government legislation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advocates HR programs by communicating the business value of HR initiatives and managing HR program roll out to minimize business disruption.
2. Conducts various HR compliance investigations, audits, outside charges, reporting requirements, training, and others as needed, in line with the applicable company policy and/or regulatory directives.
3. Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview.
4. Provides expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of the employment life-cycle to include during hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.
5. Serves as a Trusted Advisor to employee owners and managers by effectively and collaboratively providing assistance in employee relations, while fostering trust that enhances the employee owner experience.
6. Supports the development and communication of diversity and inclusion strategies to drive key business results focused on recruitment, improving employee engagement, and retention and employee development of key talent.
7. Supports various HR processes, systems and communications, including terminations, employee benefits administration and Sundt Spirit Day events.
8. Works with business leaders to solve significant people and cultural issues.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Human Resources, Communications, Business or related field.
2. Current, in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, including workers' compensation, union relations, and federal and state employment laws.
3. Five (5) + years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development and strategic direction guide efforts.
4. Frequent communication with upper management, department managers, and other HR personnel.
5. Proficient with MS Office products including One Note, some SharePoint, with advanced knowledge of Excel required.
6. Seven (7) + years of professional experience in human resources management, including employee evaluations, contract negotiations, and conflict resolution.
7. Travel - Approximately 40 - 50 percent frequent travel to Sundt offices and job sites as needed.
8. Working knowledge of Oracle HCM strongly preferred.

9. Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish.

10. Position is non remote.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws. #LI-IF1

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program