People Business Partner

Power Design, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site HQ in St. Petersburg

On-site gym access

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Power Design, Inc., based in St. Petersburg, FL, seeks a People Business Partner to guide employee relations, performance management, and retention across a national contractor.

You’ll coach managers, resolve workplace concerns, and turn feedback into actionable insights that strengthen engagement. The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 5+ years of HR experience, knowledge of federal/state employment laws, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required; SPHR/PHR preferred.
• 5+ years HR experience in partner/generalist/employee relations roles.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; investigations experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as go-to resource for team members and leaders on policies and inquiries.
• Counsel on conflicts, resolve disputes, and address performance concerns.
• Conduct thorough employee investigations and document findings and resolutions.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Investigation skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

SPHR/PHR certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

About the Position If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love helping people do their best work, the People Business Partner role at Power Design is for you. Based at our St. Petersburg, FL headquarters, you'll join the SOURCE, our people team, where "People First, Always" guides everything we do. As a trusted, hands-on resource for team members and leaders, you'll guide employee relations, performance management, and retention efforts across a national, vertically integrated design-build contractor. In this role, you'll resolve workplace concerns with fairness and discretion, coach managers through challenging conversations, and turn employee feedback into insights that strengthen engagement. If you're energized by building trust, solving people challenges, and delivering a PlusONE experience to every team member you support, we'd love to have you on our team.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a go-to resource for team members and leaders, interpreting programs and policies and responding promptly to employee relations matters and inquiries
• Support employee relations needs, including counseling on job-related conflicts, resolving disputes, and addressing performance concerns
• Conduct thorough, objective employee investigations and document findings and recommended resolutions
• Review and approve progressive disciplinary notices and termination requests, ensuring fair, consistent, and well-documented outcomes
• Manage unemployment claims and partner with People Operations on workers' compensation programs at the state and regional levels
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback, and corrective action to strengthen team results
• Conduct exit interviews and internal feedback sessions, analyzing trends to inform proactive employee relations and retention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Participate in strategic SOURCE projects, initiatives, and training programs that enhance the employee experience
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Learning & Development teams to deliver seamless support to team members and leaders

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; SPHR or PHR certification highly preferred
• 5+ years of human resources experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations Specialist, People Business Partner, or similar roles
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with hands-on experience managing employee relations matters and investigations
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts fairly, listening to different perspectives and making sound, independent decisions while knowing when to elevate complex situations
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage a high volume of priorities and changing deadlines while delivering results
• Professional and poised, exercising independent judgment and discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with Workday highly desirable
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, and training facility
• Free access to on-campus fitness center, featuring group fitness classes, personal training sessions, nutritional programs, and state-of-the-art equipment
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options, short and long-term disability plans, and 401k with company matching available
• Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks given to all Power Design team members
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun Tobacco-free campus #LI-CR1

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we've disrupted the industry by putting next‑generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what's possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we're building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work‑life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we're designing what's next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us

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