HR Business Partner

NES Fircroft; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a fast-paced business unit in St. Louis, MO.

This role reports to the North America HR Partner Manager and focuses on delivering strategic and operational HR support to frontline and mid-level leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations, HR compliance, and business partnership skills, with the ability to influence leaders and drive HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations and labor relations.
• Ability to manage complex HR cases and advise leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, absences, and terminations.
• Coach managers on HR-related issues and deliver training on employee relations and people practices.
• Interpret and implement HR policies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and safety standards.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to deliver operational HR support across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Coaching & training

HR policy interpretation

Influence leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Job description

HR Business Partner

Location: St. Louis, MO

Duration: 12-Months

Rate: $33-38 per hour

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support a dynamic and fast-paced business unit. This role will report to the North America HR Partner Manager and will play a key role in delivering strategic and operational HR support to frontline and mid-level leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in employee relations, HR compliance, and business partnership, with the ability to influence leaders and drive HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Case Management

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, absences, and terminations
• Conduct investigations as required and ensure timely, fair, and compliant resolution

Manager Coaching & Training

• Support the development and delivery of manager training programs on employee relations and people practices
• Coach frontline and mid-level managers on HR-related issues, fostering effective people management capabilities

HR Policy & Compliance

• Interpret and implement HR policies, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations
• Maintain visibility and adherence to workplace safety standards and compliance requirements during site visits

HR Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to deliver operational HR support across the employee lifecycle
• Support initiatives such as promotions, onboarding, separations, and workforce transitions

Total Rewards & Compensation Support

• Assist with job offers, salary adjustments, promotions, and retention strategies
• Analyze compensation data and provide recommendations aligned with organizational policies

Workforce Planning & Execution

• Support workforce planning initiatives including hiring, restructuring, internal mobility, and capability development
• Execute HR processes that ensure effective workforce management

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Partner with stakeholders to drive engagement, inclusion, and cultural initiatives
• Support performance management processes including coaching, feedback, and disciplinary procedures

Risk Management & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring HR practices protect the organization’s interests
• Provide guidance on best practices and risk mitigation in all HR activities

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations and labor relations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR cases and advise leadership

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.