HR Business Partner

Ellingson Companies; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ellingson Companies is seeking an HR Business Partner for our Agriculture division to act as a strategic advisor, consultant, and coach to leaders across the organization. This role aligns people strategies with business priorities, enhances organizational effectiveness, and fosters a positive employee experience.

The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent development, engagement, change management, and employee relations to drive business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of HR experience required, minimum of two years in a HR business partner role.
• Experience working with all levels of the company.
• Strong business acumen; construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's.
• Experience partnering with leaders to drive business results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with leaders to understand goals and enable performance and growth.
• Provide data-driven insights on talent, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Advise on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.
• Champion employee experience and a high-performance work environment.
• Monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans.
• Ensure HR commitments are met with timely communication and service delivery.
• Lead communication within supported departments.
• Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Identify capability gaps and facilitate development plans, coaching, or training.
• Support leadership development through coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align hiring with business needs.
• Understand staffing trends and workforce dynamics in construction-related business.
• Support change initiatives with clear change management strategies.
• Help teams adopt new ways of working aligned to priorities.
• Facilitate conversations on team effectiveness, role clarity, and decision-making.
• Handle employee relations with fairness and confidentiality.
• Guide performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Promote equitable application of policies and compliance with employment laws.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits, Learning, Recruiting to deliver HR solutions.

Skills

HR business partner experience

Strong communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Are you an HR professional with strong business acumen and a desire to have an impact within a growing organization? We are searching for an Human Resources Business Partner for our Agriculture business. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor, consultant, and coach to leaders across the organization. This role aligns people strategies with our Agriculture division business priorities, enhances organizational effectiveness, and fosters a positive employee experience. The HRBP provides expertise in workforce planning, talent development, engagement culture, change management, and employee relations to drive business results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS:

• Strategic Partnership Partner with leaders to understand business goals and develop plans that enable performance, growth, and effective teams.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on talent, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Act as a trusted partner to leaders on organizational design, team dynamics, and leadership practices.
• Employee Experience & Engagement Champion a positive and high-performance work environment.
• Partner with leaders to monitor engagement, retention, and morale; develop action plans to strengthen the employee experience.
• Ensure HR commitments are met, including timely communication, service delivery, and follow-through.
• Lead communication efforts within the departments you support.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Development Lead or support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and facilitate development plans, coaching, or training solutions.
• Support leadership development through coaching, feedback, and resource recommendations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure hiring efforts support current and future business needs.
• Understand staffing trends, skills gaps, and market dynamics in the construction industry and proactively manage workforce planning for the business you support
• Change Management & Lead HR Project work Support organizational changes, restructures, or new initiatives with clear change management strategies.
• Help teams adopt new ways of working and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Facilitate conversations on team effectiveness, role clarity, and decision-making.
• Employee Relations Handle employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Guide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes.
• Promote equitable and consistent application of policies and practices.
• HR Operations & Compliance Ensure adherence to company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits, Learning, Recruiting to deliver seamless HR solutions.
• Use HR systems and analytics to maintain data accuracy and measure impact.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements Education: Bachelors degree business or related field or equivalent experience
• 7 years of HR experience required, minimum of two years in a HR business partner role
• Experience working with all levels of the company
• Knowledge / Technical Requirements Strong business acumen, with construction experience preferred
• Strong understanding of employment law and compliance; knowledge of OFCCP, AA, Wage and Hour, FLSA, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit, NDA's and other relevant topics related to recruitment
• Competencies, Skills & Abilities Experience working with business leaders and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Creating and connecting HR plans to drive business results
• Must be able to manage and prioritize competing demands; accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely adaptable and flexible
• Ability to work through conflict
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, interpersonal, and written

Benefits:

• The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, PTO, paid holidays annually, and tuition reimbursement.