HR Business Partner

RK Industries, LLC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries' Texas Mechanical Division is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals, partner with leaders, and support growth across the division. You’ll serve as trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change agent while shaping a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include developing HR policies with senior leaders, guiding employee relations, managing investigations, workforce planning, succession, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years HR experience; 3+ years partnering with business leaders.
• Knowledge of employee relations, laws, organizational design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to RK facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop HR strategies.
• Advise leaders on employee relations and HR policies.
• Investigate complex employee relations matters.
• Build relationships across divisions and provide HR support.
• Coach managers on development, performance, compensation.
• Support workforce planning and talent management.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and training needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Drive engagement, retention, and culture initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Travel to RK facilities as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment laws

Organizational design

Talent management

Culture & change

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR

Job description

HR Business Partner- Texas Mechanical Division

$115,000-$130,000 + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Build Strong Teams. Empower Leaders. Shape the Employee Experience.

At RK Industries, our people are at the center of everything we build. As an HR Business Partner supporting our Texas Mechanical Division, you’ll partner directly with business leaders and employees to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen workplace relationships, and support continued growth across the division. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change agent while helping create a positive culture where employees and teams can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with senior leadership within the Texas Mechanical Division to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices that support business objectives and continued growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations while recommending solutions that minimize risk and promote consistency.
• Build strong relationships across both divisions through regular meetings, proactive communication, and hands-on HR support.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance, compensation, disciplinary actions, and effective leadership practices.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and identify training and development needs across teams.
• Partner with the broader HR team and Legal to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives that strengthen morale, productivity, and the overall employee experience.
• Use employee relations data and analytics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed business decisions.
• Travel periodically to RK facilities as needed to build relationships and provide on-site support.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years partnering directly with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, organizational design, talent management, and culture and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate sensitive employee matters, and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage competing deadlines, and support a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business operations, organizational structure, workforce needs, and compensation practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to travel periodically to various RK facilities.

Why Build Your Career at RK?

Safety first. Safety is our foremost core value and guides everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported and protected.

A recognized leader. Across construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and service, RK is recognized for its industry expertise, quality, and craftsmanship.

Invested in our people. Through RK University, hands-on training, leadership development, and accredited apprenticeship programs, we help employees build skills and advance their careers.

Committed to our community. Through the RK Foundation, we invest in local organizations and initiatives that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

Benefits that support you. RK offers competitive benefits and rewards designed to support your well-being and long-term success.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus six paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Build stronger teams. Make a lasting impact. Build your future at RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.