Hybrid HR Business Partner — Strategic Workforce Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Critical illness coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Black Hills Energy is seeking a strategic Human Resources Business Partner to translate people priorities into measurable organizational performance and stronger employee engagement. This hybrid role supports workforce planning and talent decisions across the business, with opportunities to drive meaningful change, partner on complex employee relations, and lead special projects.

Reporting relationship: Senior Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of employee and labor relations principles, compensation, staffing, safety, and training.
• Knowledge of EEO guidelines and labor law.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills with independent judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to influence employees to support corporate goals.
• Ability to analyze financial impact of issues.
• Comfort using data tools to provide insights to business customers.
• Ability to interpret employment laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong relationship-building and management skills.
• Flexibility to prioritize multiple projects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and suitable driving record.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Influence decisions by interpreting workforce data, trends, and KPIs.
• Serve as primary HRBP for assigned leaders with strategic consultation.
• Guide complex employee and labor relations matters.
• Support organizational change initiatives and culture programs.
• Interpret laws and bargaining agreements and assess risk.
• Partner on workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
• Collaborate with Labor Relations on grievances and contract issues.
• Coach leaders on performance and leadership effectiveness.
• Advise on investigations, disciplinary actions, and as investigator.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies, laws, and industry trends.
• Lead special projects and represent the company externally.
• Travel to field locations and build rapport with teams.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Labor laws

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Leadership coaching

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Black Hills Energy is seeking a strategic Human Resources Business Partner to translate people priorities into measurable organizational performance and stronger employee engagement. This hybrid role supports workforce planning and talent decisions across the business, with opportunities to drive meaningful change, partner on complex employee relations, and lead special projects.

Reporting relationship: Senior Human Resources Manager.