HR Business Partner

Zions Bank; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Profit sharing and 401(k) match

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with Directors and executives, aligning HR strategy with business goals within the Zions Technology Center location.

The role emphasizes change management, organizational design, workforce development, and expert coaching to elevate team performance and morale. You will navigate compliance, analyze workforce metrics, and guide talent decisions while leading high-impact HR projects in a fast-paced financial services

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience across core functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and MS Office; able to navigate AI appropriately.
• Finance/ banking industry experience is a strong plus.
• Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Trusted Advisor to Directors and Executive leaders across assigned division.
• Lead proactive change management, OD, and workforce development programs.
• Deliver expert coaching and handle employee relations and performance interventions.
• Navigate compliance with Utah state and federal labor laws.
• Leverage workforce data and compensation structures to guide decisions.
• Adapt and execute HR projects with competing priorities.
• Work at pace with day-to-day tasks and strategic priorities.

Skills

Trusted Advisor

Change Management

Coaching

Employee relations

Compliance

Data analysis

HR systems

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

AI usage

Job description

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are currently looking for an HR Business Partner at our Zions Technology Center location.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Partner directly with Directors and Executive leaders to align human resources strategy with business goals across your assigned division.
• Lead Proactive Change & Talent Initiatives: Champion change management, organizational design (OD), and workforce development programs that elevate team performance and morale.
• Deliver Expert Coaching & Employee Relations: Coach people managers through complex employee relations, career progression, talent retention, and performance interventions.
• Navigate Compliance & Risk with Ease: Maintain up-to-date expertise in Utah state and federal labor laws, proactively mitigating risk and interpreting HR policy.
• Leverage People Data: Analyze workforce metrics, compensation structures, and FLSA guidelines to guide sound talent and business decisions.
• Adapt & Execute: Seamlessly pivot to address emergent business priorities and lead high-impact HR projects.
• Work at pace with competing priorities, day to day work, and strategic priorities

Further practical experience and knowledge required is:

• Comprehensive HR Discipline: Proven success navigating the full HR lifecycle across multiple business areas.
• Influential Communication: Exceptional presentation, conflict‑resolution, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate credibly at all levels.
• Sound Judgment & Problem Solving: High emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive data, and the confidence to make timely, balanced decisions.
• Collaborative Relationship‑Building: A track record of forging strong, trust‑based partnerships across diverse teams and leadership tiers.
• Ownership Mindset: Creative initiative, agility in fast‑paced environments, and dedication to delivering top‑tier HR services.
• Strategic HR Consulting & Trusted Advisory
• Executive Influence & Tailored Communication
• Change Leadership & Organizational Development (OD)
• Critical Thinking, Data Analysis & Decision Making
• Performance Coaching & Conflict Management
• Professional Discretion, Integrity & Credibility
• Business Acumen & HR Systems (HRIS / MS Office)

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Experience: 4+ years of progressive professional experience across core HR functions (talent development, employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Technical Savvy: Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms and intermediate‑to‑advanced MS Office skills. Able to navigate and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) appropriately, responsibly and as applicable.
• Industry Background: Financial services or banking experience is a strong plus.
• Credentials: Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP) highly preferred.
• Mindset: An adaptable, solutions‑oriented team player eager to make an impact in a dynamic organization.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

Zions Bank a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC