Human Resource Business Partner

Legacy Utility Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Utility Group in Plano, TX seeks an HR Business Partner to translate people strategy into day-to-day HR practice across multiple entities and states. You will serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, conduct investigations, coach managers, and support the performance review cycle.

The role requires 3+ years of HR generalist/HRBP experience, multi-entity exposure, knowledge of employment law fundamentals, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work environment in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-entity, multi-state, or field-based workforce strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals, including leave, wage & hour, discrimination, and workplace safety basics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and managers, addressing questions, conflicts, and concerns.
• Conduct thorough, well-documented investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
• Coach managers on performance concerns, corrective action, and difficult conversations while maintaining consistency across entities.
• Partner with People team leadership on escalated or higher-risk employee relations matters.
• Support the annual performance review cycle, including manager training, timeline tracking, and quality review of written feedback.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on job postings, interview coordination, and offer processes for assigned entities.
• Assist with onboarding execution to ensure new hires have a consistent, organized start experience.
• Monitor trends in turnover, engagement, and performance data, and flag emerging people risks to leadership.
• Apply company policy consistently; elevate gaps or inconsistencies for resolution.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for employee relations cases, leave, and corrective actions.
• Support multi-state compliance activities, including required postings, training, and recordkeeping.
• Partner with Compliance and Safety on HR-intersecting matters such as incidents, DOT-related issues, and certified payroll workforce questions.
• Act as a visible, trusted presence for field and office employees to support early, honest communication.
• Support culture and engagement initiatives, including participation in Culture Committee activities as needed.
• Translate company-wide HR communications into practical guidance relevant to each entity’s operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Legacy Utility Group is seeking an HR Business Partner who will translate people strategy into day-to-day HR practice across multiple entities and states.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day HR point of contact for employees and managers, addressing questions, conflicts, and concerns.
• Conduct thorough, well-documented investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
• Coach managers on performance concerns, corrective action, and difficult conversations while maintaining consistency across entities.
• Partner with People team leadership on escalated or higher-risk employee relations matters.
• Support the annual performance review cycle, including manager training, timeline tracking, and quality review of written feedback.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on job postings, interview coordination, and offer processes for assigned entities.
• Assist with onboarding execution to ensure new hires have a consistent, organized start experience.
• Monitor trends in turnover, engagement, and performance data, and flag emerging people risks to leadership.
• Apply company policy consistently; elevate gaps or inconsistencies for resolution.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for employee relations cases, leave, and corrective actions.
• Support multi-state compliance activities, including required postings, training, and recordkeeping.
• Partner with Compliance and Safety on HR-intersecting matters such as incidents, DOT-related issues, and certified payroll workforce questions.
• Act as a visible, trusted presence for field and office employees to support early, honest communication.
• Support culture and engagement initiatives, including participation in Culture Committee activities as needed.
• Translate company-wide HR communications into practical guidance relevant to each entity’s operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-entity, multi-state, or field-based workforce strongly preferred.
• Construction, utility, or trades environment experience, including exposure to prevailing wage or certified payroll considerations, is a plus.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Sound judgment for confidential, sensitive, and high-stakes employee situations.
• Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals, including leave, wage & hour, discrimination, and workplace safety basics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution ability; build trust with both employees and managers.
• Strong written communication skills, including investigation and corrective action documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several business units and locations.
• Comfort with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to field and entity locations.

Technologies

• BambooHR
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

• Time split between an office setting and periodic travel to field sites and entity locations across Legacy Utility Group’s service area.
• Noise level is usually moderate, with occasional exposure to active construction or field conditions during site visits.
• Drug-, smoke-, and alcohol-free workplace.
• Drug testing is a requirement for employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Plano, TX (hybrid)

Experience: 3+ years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)