HR Business Partner

WebHosting; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support employees, managers, and leaders across the United States and Canada. The role blends hands-on HR support with strategic partnership, focusing on performance management, leave administration, and organizational effectiveness.

You will enable managers, drive leadership development, and coordinate HR programs across multiple locations while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong employee relations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR partner with strong business acumen.
• Experience across multi-location U.S. and Canada.
• Knowledge of FMLA and local leave programs helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and strategy to leaders across US/Canada.
• Lead manager training and enablement initiatives.
• Manage employee leaves and accommodations in compliance with laws.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning and retention.
• Analyze workforce metrics and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Address employee relations issues with appropriate resolutions.
• Coordinate performance management processes across the org.

Skills

HR Expertise

Manager Enablement

Leave Administration

Organizational Development

Employee Relations

HR Analytics

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix’s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to support employees, managers, and business leaders across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.

This role combines hands‑on HR support with business partnership, manager enablement, performance management, leadership development, leave administration, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships while providing practical guidance and supporting organizational objectives.

What You Do Daily

Manager Enablement & Leadership Development

• Assist in the development and deliver manager training in collaboration with HR leadership to strengthen managerial skills and competencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness and support managers in the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

Leave Management & Employee Accommodations

• Manage and administer employee leaves of absence across the US and Canada, including FMLA, state and provincial leave programs, disability‑related absences, and other applicable leaves.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, leave status, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Coordinate workplace accommodation and return‑to‑work arrangements in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate leave records and employee status information in Dayforce, monitor leave timelines, and coordinate with Payroll and Total Rewards as needed.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Partner with leadership to identify talent development needs, high‑potential employees, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Evaluate employee exit feedback and turnover trends to identify retention risks and recommend improvements to the employee experience.

HR Projects, Analytics & Compliance

• Support HR initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, policy development, organizational design, and process improvements.
• Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, engagement, and performance trends, to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and programs across the US and Canada.
• Coordinate federal, state, provincial, and other applicable regulatory reporting requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Monitor employment law and regulatory changes, provide compliance‑related guidance to managers, and identify potential impacts on HR policies and practices.

Employee Relations

• Assist with employee relations activities and recommend appropriate resolutions, escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent application of HR policies, effective communication, and employee engagement.

Performance Management

• Coordinate and administer performance management processes, ensuring consistent implementation across the organization.
• Analyze performance trends and partner with leadership to address challenges, promote accountability, and support employee development.