Human Resources Business Partner

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

RESPEC seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in one of the following locations: Ft. Myers, FL, Tampa, FL, Richardson, TX, San Antonio, TX, Colorado Springs, CO, or Denver, CO. If you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, consider joining our team!

The HRBP is the primary partner for creating alignment between HR and talent and business strategy. The HRBP is aligned to market sectors, business leaders, and/or functions to provide HR expertise and consulting for building organizational capability to achieve current and future business objectives by developing proactive HR strategies and practices. The HRBP drives and influences key organizational health and engagement initiatives with the business, provides advice and counsel, and executes key initiatives. The HRBP is an approachable professional who is adept in dealing with all aspects of the employee life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnership and build and maintain effective working relationships with leaders and employees to provide guidance on a variety of HR and business-related issues on strategic and tactical levels
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Participate in assigned market sector operational meetings, business reviews, and teambuilding
• Provide counsel and drive execution on workforce planning and organizational design
• Train managers on performance management, talent/career development, and employee relations
• Implement best practices for key HR processes (e.g., performance management, compensation planning, workforce/capability planning, and talent management)
• Lead internal programs such as annual company-wide internship program.
• Initiate, manage, and drive strategic projects, initiatives, and change management
• Ability to travel as needed for market sector meetings, team meetings or other operational needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.

The ideal candidate will have the following

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development) from an accredited institution

5-10 years of broad-based HR experience with progressive HRBP experience providing advice, counsel, and coaching to senior leaders with the ability to influence and champion effective leadership and change, developing strong business partnerships to support the achievement of business objectives within assigned market sectors

Exhibit a strong work ethic and reputation for the highest degree of integrity and mature business judgment

Proficient in a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to thrive in a multi-software system with some manual processes

Strongly preferred, but not required

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or HRCI certification preferred

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise; typical salary range for this position $79k-$90k, DOEQ. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.