Human Resources Business Partner

J. F. Ahern Co.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Benefits

Incentives

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Wellness Programs

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

J. F. Ahern Co.

in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leaders across multiple locations. You will influence talent acquisition, development, performance management, and employee relations while aligning HR priorities with the business. The role leads succession planning, talent reviews, and organizational design, with frequent collaboration with OD, L&D, and HR specialists to drive talent management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in strategic Human Resources.
• Prior experience in a construction setting highly preferred.
• Candidate based in Minnesota with regular Midwest travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business units' HR strategy for succession, development, and organizational design.
• Conduct talent reviews with managers to identify successors and plan careers.
• Identify opportunities for productivity through org design and define roles/responsibilities.
• Ensure regular performance assessments and coaching discussions.

Skills

Strategic HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Job description

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Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive?

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for aHuman Resources Business Partner located in Minneapolis, MN.

As a Human Resources Business Partner you will serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders across several Ahern locations. You will influence and provide consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees in the key areas of talent acquisition, talent management, performance management and employee relations and align HR priorities with the business.

This position will be responsible for:

• Leading your business units' strategy for succession, development, and organizational design.
• Meeting with managers to conduct regular talent reviews to identify successors and facilitate career planning conversations.
• Identifying opportunities for increased productivity through organizational design and helping to define appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Ensuring that appropriate performance assessments and feedback are given on a regular basis.
• Providing input on employee performance reviews and coaching managers on performance conversations as well as working with managers on implementing, monitoring, and improving employee performance.
• Partnering with organizational development, learning and development and other HR specialty resources to further talent management and performance management within your business units.
• Being accessible to employees for questions and concerns and helping to interpret policies and answers general questions.
• Assisting managers with exit strategies, conducting exit interviews, and assisting with communication to business units.
• Supporting the business in developing a pipeline of top talent and successfully integrating them to the organization by assisting with the interview process and aiding managers in making hiring decisions.

What You Need to Qualify:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in strategic Human Resources
• Prior experience in a construction setting highly preferred
• Candidate will be based out of Minnesota location, but will be required to travel between midwest based offices regularly.

Other Qualifications

• Good business acumen and consultative skills with a strong ability to establish credibility, trust, and partnership at all levels of the organization including the managers and teams you will directly support.
• High level of independence and influence while working effectively and collaboratively with teams
• Ability to plan and organize and lead multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including exceptional written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to simultaneously deal with many complex, diverse issues.
• Ability to resource, organize and deploy a strong project team and foster a spirit of team play.

What's in it for you?

At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home.

Here's how we stand out from the rest:

• Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
• Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
• Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
• Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
• Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs

Estimated Compensation:

$76,000-$96,000 plus bonus. Final offers based on education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

By joining Ahern, you'll gain the stability of a company that has been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don't settle for just any job-experience what it's like to work for the best!

Ahern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.