Human Resources Business Partner

Black Hills Energy; Fountain (CO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Black Hills Energy in Colorado seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic HRBP, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance and engagement. You will partner with executives on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design.

This role involves driving responsibilities, travel up to 25%, and advisory support on labor relations and compliance. Relocation assistance and flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of EEO guidelines and labor law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HRBP support to business leaders and executives.
• Guide workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design.
• Advise on employee and labor relations, compensation, and compliance.

Skills

HRBP

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive business performance, workforce effectiveness, and employee engagement. This role collaborates closely with executives, operational leaders, and employees to provide consultative support in workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, organizational design, employee and labor relations, change management, compensation, and compliance. The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders while fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture. This position balances strategic partnership with operational support to ensure both business objectives and employee needs are successfully achieved.

Pay Range: $97,150 - $160,150 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Pueblo, Fountain or Palmer Lake, Colorado

Reporting Requirements

Be part of a supportive organization that values work-life balance! Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the ability to work from home up to two days a week. Please note, this benefit is subject to change based on company policies and leadership discretion.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions

• Influence and support business decisions through the interpretation of workforce data, trends, and key performance metrics. Develop recommendations and action plans based on workforce data and business insights.


• Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for assigned business leaders, providing strategic consultation on workforce challenges, organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and business initiatives.


• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee and labor relations matters while balancing business objectives, employee experience, contractual obligations, and risk management.


• Support leaders with organizational change initiatives, restructures, workforce transitions, and culture-focused programs. Advise leaders on communication strategies, change readiness, employee impact assessments, and risk mitigation plans during organizational changes.


• Interpret employment laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements within the context of business needs and operational objectives. Identify organizational risks and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate business exposure.


• Partner with leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives, including workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent development.


• Partner with leadership and Labor Relations on grievance administration, contract interpretation, negotiations, arbitrations, and workforce-related issues.


• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness, and leadership best practices, while maintaining open communication between employees and leadership.


• Advise leaders regarding investigating concerns, performance management, corrective action, and involuntary separations to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes. Serves as investigator on employment relations investigations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, laws and regulations, industry trends and developments to ensure accurate information is being communicated throughout the company.


• Lead and assist with special projects.


• Participate and represent the company in civic, industry and professional organizations.


• Travel to field locations and build strong rapport with leaders and employees.

What Is Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Human Resources is required.


• Knowledge of principles/methods in employee/labor relations, basic compensation, staffing/recruiting, safety, and training and development.


• Knowledge of EEO guidelines and labor law as appropriate.


• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills. Decision-making skills and ability to work independently, using independent judgment.


• Outstanding oral and written communication, interpersonal, persuasive, leadership and negotiation skills are required to interact with all levels of management, staff and external customers. Ability to listen and synthesize information with all levels of employees within the organization.


• Ability to inform, educate and influence employees to support corporate goals and initiatives.


• Ability to evaluate, analyze and quantify the financial impact of the issues involved.


• Utilize technology to provide data to business customers.


• Interpret and communicate employment laws and Collective Bargaining Agreements.


• Must possess strong management skills; able to build positive relationships with vary levels of leaders.


• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple projects and be able to multitask to work on several topics simultaneously.


• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.


• This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

What Is Desired

• SHRM Certification upon hire.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [e-mail].

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at [e-mail].