HR Business Partner

Altec Industries, Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc, a leader in equipment provision, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the Western Region Operations. The role entails comprehensive HR support and strategic partnership with leaders to drive growth and engagement in a performance-focused culture. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive HR experience, and excellent interpersonal skills, all within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program

Retirement 401(k) Program Options with Company Match

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR generalist experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on associate relations and performance coaching.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and new hire integration.
• Support payroll and benefit administration, compliance with laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR, SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Kronos)

Job description

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Your Organization

HR Business Partner – Western Region Operations

Altec is an industry leader, providing equipment to electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help customers dig deeper and reach higher! Altec’s auction subsidiary, JJ Kane, extends the lifecycle of critical equipment that allows new markets, small businesses and local individuals—to continue using products. This is great for the environment and for communities. Altec’s JJ Kane Auction associates are the best in the business.

A nationwide growth strategy continues for JJ Kane, opening a position for a Human Resources Business Partner to support our Western Region Operations.This is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional experience into Altec’s future and help shape a people-focused, performance-driven culture.

• If you are seeking a culture of innovation and inclusivity,
• Where your strong administrative, interpersonal, organization and communication skills can shine,
• And if you are ready to join a nationwide team with dozens of auction lots across the country,
• Where continued growth can result in a long-term career position then we encourage to you apply!

JJ Kaneauctions all types of used equipment including bucket trucks, digger derricks, construction equipment, back hoes, skid steers, mini excavators, tractor crawlers, dozers, fleet cars and more! Altec, family-owned since 1929, has the reach and resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. “More than just building equipment, we also build relationships.” Altec products and services can be found across the U.S. and in over 100 countries around the world.

Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do in support of the Altec Company Values: Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Your Role
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll provide full-spectrum HR support to our operations across the Western Region. From strategic initiatives to day-to-day HR functions, you’ll partner with leaders and associates to enable growth, strengthen engagement, and cultivate talent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a trusted advisor on associate relations, performance coaching, investigations, and policy interpretation
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and new hire integration
• Support payroll and benefit administration, leave management, and compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Champion talent initiatives, including succession planning, mentorship programs, training, and retention
• Collaborate with leadership to understand staffing needs and implement workforce solutions
• Promote associate engagement through events, stay interviews, and community outreach
• Maintain accurate personnel records and lead record audits
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Serve as a confidential point of contact for associates
• Some travel required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR, SHRM-CP preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR generalist experience
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Kronos) preferred
• Strong customer service orientation in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality

Should the selected candidate meet qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted accordingly.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.