HR Business Partner

Cologix; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with employer 2%+

Mental Wellness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Cologix seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support employees and leaders across the United States and Canada. You will blend hands-on HR support with strategic business partnership to drive performance, leave administration, and organizational effectiveness.

The role requires strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships while aligning with business objectives. This position offers cross-border scope and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on development and partnering.
• Ability to advise managers on policy, employment law, and employee relations.
• Experience supporting talent development, organizational design and engagement.
• Strong knowledge of US and Canada employment laws and HR practices.
• Analytical, communicational and relationship-building skills for workforce data insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead manager enablement and leadership development initiatives with HR leadership.
• Manage leaves of absence across US and Canada, including FMLA and provincial programs.
• Coordinate accommodation and return-to-work processes with legal compliance.
• Partner with leaders on talent reviews, succession planning and retention.
• Analyze workforce metrics and drive HR policy improvements across regions.
• Support employee relations and performance management processes.

Skills

HR strategy

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship building

Manager development

Policy guidance

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

7+ years HR experience

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS (general)

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 2,000 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.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in manager development, performance management, and business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence managers and business leaders while handling sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience supporting talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR practices in the United States and Canada.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and recommend actionable solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and balance day‑to‑day HR responsibilities with longer‑term initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Dayforce or a comparable HRIS preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or applicable Canadian HR designation preferred.
• Conversational or fluent French language skills preferred; experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi‑site operations is an asset.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

$95,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Non-accrued PTO
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Mental Wellness Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Employee Recognition Platform

Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 720-940-2551.

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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:

Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.

Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).

Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non‑conformities to the appropriate teams.

Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.