HR Business Partner

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

 

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner collaborates with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals.  They will be responsible for addressing associate relations matters, talent management, training and development, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and programs.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership on associate relations matters, and act as their HR liaison.
• Collaborate on CDC strategy and execution with CDC Leadership Team.
• Provide guidance to associates and managers on interpretations of and adherence to company policies and programs.
• Lead associate development & succession planning initiatives.
• Implement, manage, and facilitate training programs.
• Enforce compliance and company policies to minimize risk.
• Produce, interpret, and communicate HR Analytics and developing necessary action plan.
• Assist in managing legal issues and employment matters.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate on development of facility change management needs.
• Be a point of contact for associates and HR liaison for managers company wide.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum work experience requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to see big picture and tie strategy to action.
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel.
• High emotional intelligence and broad people agilities.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data/HR metrics.

 

Minimum education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Human Resources or Business Management preferred and 5+ years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willing to get certified within 2-years of employment.

 

Sonepar Leadership Competencies and other skills/experience desired:

• Adapts easily to new situations, people, culture, and technology by choosing the right skill set at the right moment and place
• Can appropriately challenge the status quo; never satisfied and always looking to improve
• Is curious, willing to learn and explore new topics and to apply new learnings that align with current business objectives

 

Starting Salary range:  $70,000 - $90,000 + Bonus incentives 

 

 

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Associate Benefits:

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment including several company paid benefits
• 401(k) eligibility with competitive company match
• Access to wellness rewards, discount plans, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Vacation, Holidays, Personal/Sick Days, Jury Duty, Bereavement Days
• Promotional opportunity
• Work in a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate associates with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender