Human Resources Business Partner

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an entry-level HR Business Partner to support the ER&D Americas region. You will partner with engineering managers and employees across multiple business units, delivering day-to-day HR support, employee relations guidance, and coaching to ensure consistent HR processes.

You will also help with performance cycles, job descriptions, merit planning, and training while upholding Vertiv’s core principles in a fast-growing engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a generalist or HRBP support capacity
• Foundational knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and core HR processes
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across respected client groups, triaging and resolving issues with appropriate escalation
• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to engineering managers on people management topics including conflict resolution, performance concerns, team dynamics, and policy interpretation
• Support investigations and documentation of ER cases in partnership with senior HRBPs and HR leadership
• Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition to develop and refine job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements, leveling, and competencies
• Coordinate new hire offer alignment, ensuring internal equity and consistency with compensation guidelines and leveling frameworks
• Coordinate the annual and mid-year performance management cycle
• Assist managers with Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) development, documentation, and follow-up cadence
• Track and report on performance management completion and outcomes
• Support the annual merit planning process by preparing data, coordinating manager submissions, and ensuring alignment with budget and guidelines
• Assist with benchmarking analysis and recommendations for promotions, transfers, and market adjustments
• Partner with managers and talent management to identify development needs and coordinate individual or team-level learning solutions
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication efforts that reinforce Vertiv’s culture and values
• Assist with organizational changes including restructures, role changes, and workforce planning inputs
• Ensure compliance with regional employment laws, company policies, and HR processes
• Participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources team supporting our ER&D Americas region. This is an entry-level HRBP role that serves as a key point of contact for Americas-based engineering managers and employees across our Business Units, including Power Management, Thermal Management, Infrastructure Solutions, IT Systems, and Services.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources team supporting our ER&D Americas region. This is an entry-level HRBP role that serves as a key point of contact for Americas-based engineering managers and employees across our Business Units, including Power Management, Thermal Management, Infrastructure Solutions, IT Systems, and Services.

In this role, you will partner directly with people managers to provide day-to-day HR support, employee relations guidance, and coaching while ensuring consistency in HR processes and programs. The position executes core HR processes with accuracy and timeliness while also contributing to strategic workforce initiatives as ER&D continues to scale. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, organized problem-solver, and trusted advisor who can balance employee advocacy with business objectives in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across respected client groups, triaging and resolving issues with appropriate escalation.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to engineering managers on people management topics including conflict resolution, performance concerns, team dynamics, and policy interpretation.
• Support investigations and documentation of ER cases in partnership with senior HRBPs and HR leadership.
• Partner with hiring managers and talent acquisition to develop and refine job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements, leveling, and competencies.
• Coordinate new hire offer alignment, ensuring internal equity and consistency with compensation guidelines and leveling frameworks.
• Coordinate the annual and mid-year performance management cycle.
• Assist managers with Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) development, documentation, and follow-up cadence.
• Track and report on performance management completion and outcomes.
• Support the annual merit planning process by preparing data, coordinating manager submissions, and ensuring alignment with budget and guidelines.
• Assist with benchmarking analysis and recommendations for promotions, transfers, and market adjustments.
• Partner with managers and talent management to identify development needs and coordinate individual or team-level learning solutions.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication efforts that reinforce Vertiv’s culture and values.
• Assist with organizational changes including restructures, role changes, and workforce planning inputs.
• Ensure compliance with regional employment laws, company policies, and HR processes.
• Participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a generalist or HRBP support capacity
• Foundational knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and core HR processes
• Must be proficient in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Required work in an office environment, including extensive computer and telephone use.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with employees, both verbally and in writing to present a professional image of the company.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and occasional local travel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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