Human Resources Business Partner

Humani HR; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential performance-based bonus

4 weeks paid vacation plus wellness days

Full health benefits

401(k) program

Professional HR association fees reimbursed

Company-wide retreats and team events

Job summary

A boutique HR consulting firm is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Denver, Colorado. This role involves acting as the HR partner for multiple clients, designing HR roadmaps, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and managing various HR functions. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work model is offered, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of client-facing HR business partner experience.
• Minimum 2+ years managing work deliverables within an HR team.
• Experience building HR systems and processes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HR business partner for multiple clients across jurisdictions.
• Analyze current HR programs and design an HR roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional standards.
• Develop, review, and apply HR policies and procedures.
• Lead complex compensation projects and conduct data analytics.
• Design performance management processes.
• Manage employee relations issues and provide coaching.

Skills

Employment law & legislation

Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking

Time management

Listening, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Relationship management

Technology

HR software

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in HR or a related field

Professional HR designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software programs

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner – Humani HR

Humani HR is a boutique Human Resources consulting firm serving small and medium‑size businesses. As a fractional HR partner, we support clients with policy development, HR software implementation, performance management, compensation strategy, training & development, talent strategy, employee relations, and HR operations. Learn more about us and our team on our website.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr

About the Role

The HR Business Partner will be the go‑to person for multiple clients across multiple jurisdictions and industries. The ideal candidate helps clients solve complex people and culture problems by designing and implementing customized solutions. Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and experience with multiple states (California and New York preferred) is essential. The role requires excellent client and project management, attention to detail, and stellar written and verbal communication. The successful candidate will guide organizations, leadership, and people through change in a fast‑paced environment.

Location

Colorado‑based. Hybrid work model: primarily remote, with onsite support at client sites as needed. Travel may be required.

What You Will Do

• Act as the HR business partner for multiple clients across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analyze current HR programs and design an HR roadmap tailored to each engagement.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional standards and align HR agendas with labour law issues.
• Develop, review, and apply HR policies and procedures where necessary.
• Lead complex compensation projects and conduct data analytics.
• Review HR software and processes, spearhead HRIS implementation when necessary.
• Design performance management processes in line with best practices.
• Design compensation plans based on market data and industry standards.
• Manage employee relations issues as they arise.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to management and employees.
• Create and deliver HR‑related training sessions.
• Attend virtual and in‑person meetings with client executives and employees.
• Act as the lead relationship manager between Humani and client C‑suite executives.

Your Skill Set

• Employment law & legislation: Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law across multiple states; union/labour relations experience is a plus.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking: Ability to absorb business information, analyse it, and provide clear recommendations and solutions.
• Time management: Manage time to meet deadlines and stay within client budgets.
• Listening, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills: Engage with client executives and employees effectively.
• Organizational skills: Maintain a structured approach to problem solving and solution implementation.
• Data analysis: Analyse data, documents, reports with meticulous attention to detail.
• Relationship management: Experience managing a portfolio of clients and stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities.
• Technology: Adapt quickly to new technology, including Google Apps; experience with Microsoft Office suites is acceptable.
• HR software: Comfortable using and adapting to multiple HR software programs.
• Project management: Working knowledge of project management principles; change‑management experience is ideal.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5+ years of client‑facing HR business partner experience.
• Minimum 2+ years managing work deliverables within an HR team.
• A degree or diploma in HR or a related field.
• Professional HR designation is an asset.
• A true passion for HR: Experience building HR systems and processes from scratch and staying updated on HR trends.
• Problem solving: Ability to work through limited information and advance to next steps.
• Attention to detail: Deliver client‑ready documents, PowerPoint decks, and reports.
• Creativity: Outside‑the‑box thinking; flexible and innovative when implementing solutions.
• Self‑motivation and self‑discipline: Highly autonomous; complete work promptly with minimal oversight.

Our Company Perks!

• Base salary $80,000–$100,000 with potential to earn up to 10–25+% of base via annual performance‑based bonus (total compensation up to $88,000–$125,000+).
• 4 weeks paid vacation plus 5 wellness days annually.
• Full health benefits.
• 401(k) program.
• Professional HR association fees reimbursed.
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally.
• Company‑wide retreats and team events to build connections.

At Humani, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive environment. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities.