Field HRBP: Regional Labor Relations & Ops Lead

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas coverage

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Tacoma, WA, seeks an HR Business Partner to support a dispersed hourly workforce across Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The role emphasizes employee relations, manager coaching, workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced field environment.

The successful candidate will travel ~30%, be based onsite in Tacoma, and partner with frontline leadership to influence business outcomes through data-driven HR strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years HR Generalist/HRBP experience in field-based environments.
• Experience guiding employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Experience with multi-site hourly workforces.
• Willingness to travel and operate in a field setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned locations throughout the region.
• Support a workforce of approximately 800 employees across full-time and part-time populations.
• Partner with operational leadership to support business objectives and workforce initiatives.
• Maintain a strong field presence through regular site visits.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition, and organizational design initiatives.
• Coach managers on employee engagement, performance improvement, retention, communication strategies, and leadership effectiveness.
• Analyze turnover, retention, engagement, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support organizational strength initiatives focused on talent development, workforce continuity, and leadership capability.
• Assist with implementation of HR programs, systems, technology, and organizational initiatives.
• Partner with HR leadership on regional projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Manager coaching

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Tacoma, WA, seeks an HR Business Partner to support a dispersed hourly workforce across Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The role emphasizes employee relations, manager coaching, workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness in a fast-paced field environment.

The successful candidate will travel ~30%, be based onsite in Tacoma, and partner with frontline leadership to influence business outcomes through data-driven HR strategies.