Human Resources Business Partner (30194)

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we’re looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you’re ready for a challenge that will elevate your career, this is the right place, right time, right people.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will help develop and execute strategic and operational people initiatives to meet the goals of our business divisions and support CEC's growth. This new position will act as a change agent and problem solver, leading HR projects that impact business outcomes while addressing workforce needs. The HRBP will spend time both on construction sites and in the office, working closely with leaders and employees to engage directly with teams and support key initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with business leaders to implement HR initiatives that support overall business objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between HR, leadership, and employees to ensure seamless execution of HR projects and daily operations.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects that impact business growth, culture, and workforce strategy.

Project Leadership and HR Metrics:

• Lead the implementation of HR projects that impact business growth, such as talent initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies.
• Set up, monitor, and analyze HR metrics to track program effectiveness and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Present key metrics and recommendations to business leaders to support informed decision-making.

Employee Relations (ER):

• Serve as an ER expert, managing complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and investigations.
• Ensure that employee relations practices are consistent, fair, and compliant with company policies and legal standards.

Compensation and Workforce Planning:

• Provide guidance on compensation planning, ensuring internal equity and regulatory compliance.
• Manage promotions, reclassifications, transfers, and interim assignments, aligning compensation programs with market standards.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to ensure the business is positioned for future growth.

HR Program Development:

• Develop and implement HR programs that foster organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention.
• Design scalable HR solutions that support the company’s growth, especially in industries like construction, supply chain, and utilities.

Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR trends, employment laws, and regulations, ensuring compliance across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for lean process improvements and best practice implementation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in HR) is a plus but not required.
• 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on both strategic initiatives and operational HR responsibilities. Experience in industries such as construction or similar is preferred.
• Proven experience leading HR projects that impact business outcomes and implementing people strategies that align with business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and present HR metrics, using data to drive decisions and inform leadership.
• Strong background in employee relations (ER), including managing complex issues and conducting investigations.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP/PHR certification desired; SHRM-SCP/SPHR is a plus but not mandatory.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Approachability an