HR Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking an HR Business Partner for the Texas Mechanical Division in Harlingen, TX. The role partners with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, while supporting growth and a positive culture.

You will advise on employee relations, performance management, compensation, and policy implementation, travel periodically to RK facilities, and help drive workforce planning and talent management initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with leadership partners.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment laws.
• SHRM certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop HR strategies and practices that support growth.
• Advise leaders and employees on employee relations, performance, and HR policies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct investigations with recommendations.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment laws

Organizational design

Talent management

Culture change management

Education

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR

Job description

Mechanical · Harlingen TX · Full-Time · Salary: USD 115,000 - 130,000 Annually

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

• 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.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.