HR Business Partner

Wagner - 2026; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

96 hours PTO first year + 8 holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 7

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Payroll deductions and benefits access

Job summary

Wagner Equipment Co. is hiring an HR Business Partner in Grand Junction, CO. The role focuses on aligning HR strategies with business goals, coaching leaders, investigations, and data reporting, reporting to the HR Manager. Travel is required up to 25% and a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.

The position offers competitive pay in the $71,000–$97,000 annual range, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience, BP or Generalist role preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Willingness to travel 10–25%.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee data with daily audits.
• Analyze HR data to improve workforce performance.
• Coach managers on performance reviews and gain distributions.
• Conduct investigations and ensure HR compliance.
• Assist with D&A testing program across the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category: Administrative & Professional

Requisition Number: HRBUS006319

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

2322 I-70 Frontage Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505, USA

Description

Why Join Wagner?

At Wagner, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re committed to helping our employees grow through meaningful work, career development, and opportunities to learn and advance. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the people who make our success possible. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU - Employees have access to services including payroll deductions, savings, accounts, loans, VISA card and more
• Additional Benefits include Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a consultant to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business needs and fosters positive employee relations. The HRBP is responsible for supporting business units by ensuring effective HR management, coaching leaders, conducting investigations, overseeing compliance, and managing HR-related data and reporting. This position reports into the HR Manager.

Pay Rate: $71,000 - $97,000 annually.Pay is dependent on education and experience.

Why Join Wagner?

At Wagner, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re committed to helping our employees grow through meaningful work, career development, and opportunities to learn and advance. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the people who make our success possible. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans - 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU - Employees have access to services including payroll deductions, savings, accounts, loans, VISA card and more
• Additional Benefits include Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a consultant to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business needs and fosters positive employee relations. The HRBP is responsible for supporting business units by ensuring effective HR management, coaching leaders, conducting investigations, overseeing compliance, and managing HR-related data and reporting. This position reports into the HR Manager.

Pay Rate: $71,000 - $97,000 annually.Pay is dependent on education and experience.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ensure accurate management of all employee data through daily audits.
• Analyze HR data, including headcount, discipline, employee satisfaction, and turnover, to recommend solutions that improve workforce performance.
• Coach Managers on writing performance reviews and addressing performance gaps; conduct monthly audits of reviews and rating distributions.
• With guidance from the HR Manager, conduct investigations, prepare reports, and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist with the Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing program for the entire company, partnering with other departments on post-accident testing.
• Conduct exit processes for all individual contributor roles and provide feedback to HR Manager.
• Respond to unemployment claims and attend hearings as needed.
• Update discipline, termination, and other HR logs daily.
• Partner with Recruiters to fill challenging roles and understand talent acquisition (TA) metrics.
• Track and submit payroll information for sign-on and referral bonuses.
• Address employee benefits questions and escalates complex inquiries to the Benefits Specialist.
• Provide the Benefits Specialist with necessary information for processing employee Leave of Absence (LOA) requests and communicate updates to Managers.
• Ensure HR compliance training is completed by all employees by the end of the year.
• Co-host monthly learning sessions with the HR Manager.
• Provide necessary reports and information for Affi Re
• Other tasks assigned by HR Manager.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 or more years of HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10-25%.Must pass all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings

Preferred Education and Experience:

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in a heavy equipment or industrial environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic travel to company locations as needed, approximately 10-25% of the time.

Work Environment:

• Office setting with periodic visits to field locations or shop environments.

Other Duties:

Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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