HR - HR Business Partner II

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner II (HRBP II) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, delivering comprehensive HR support in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to drive business performance through effective people strategies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.

The HRBP II plays a critical role in balancing operational priorities with employee engagement, risk mitigation, and organizational development, while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with operational leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development
• Leverage workforce data to inform decisions and improve performance outcomes

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including complaints and conflict resolution
• Conduct thorough, objective, and legally defensible investigations
• Deliver clear findings and recommendations to ensure consistency and minimize risk

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and DOT/FMCSA
• Partner with Legal on high-risk matters, terminations, and accommodations
• Support audits, documentation standards, and unemployment claims processing

Performance Management & Coaching

• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and corrective action
• Drive consistent application of company policies and accountability standards
• Support leaders in addressing performance gaps and improving team effectiveness

Accommodation & Leave Management

• Guide ADA interactive process and assess reasonable accommodations
• Partner on administration of FMLA, CFRA, and other leave programs
• Review medical documentation and support complex case resolution

Talent & Engagement

• Support succession planning, leadership development, and engagement initiatives
• Identify turnover drivers and implement targeted retention strategies
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and respect

Policy & Training

• Contribute to development and implementation of HR policies and SOPs
• Ensure consistent policy application across business units
• Support training on compliance, leadership, and HR best practices

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or employee relations roles
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or regulated industries strongly preferred

Certifications

• SPHR, PHR, or SHRM-SCP preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to conduct complex investigations and document findings clearly
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule: Remote Monday & Friday; onsite Tuesday–Thursday
• Occasional travel to terminals and operational sites
• Requires handling of sensitive and confidential information with discretion