Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Progressive; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive in West Branch, IA, is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support a nationwide field operations workforce. The role offers hybrid work with travel across the United States and a compensation package featuring base pay plus a 10% annual bonus.

Reporting to the VP of People & Culture, you will advise leaders, manage employee relations, and drive workforce planning, engagement, and organizational effectiveness across 25+ locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Strong HRBP experience supporting multi-state operations.
• Expertise in employee relations, performance mgmt, investigations, and coaching.
• Experience with leave, accommodations, workers' comp, and complex matters.
• Ability to influence leaders and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance; field workforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders across multiple U.S. locations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and corrective action.
• Lead complex employee matters including accommodations, leave, return-to-work, and workers' compensation.
• Coach leaders on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support growth initiatives, restructures, and workforce expansion efforts.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Payroll, and HR Operations.
• Analyze workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to improve engagement and retention.
• Support hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leaves, and separations.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

HR certification preferred

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: West Branch, IA (Preferred) | Hybrid/Travel-Based Role
Compensation: $93,000 - $106,000 Base + 10% Annual Bonus

Make an Impact Across a Growing National Operations Workforce

An industry-leading organization in the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support a dynamic, geographically dispersed field operations workforce across the United States.

This is a high-visibility role partnering directly with operational leaders and serving as the primary HR advisor for employees working across more than 25 field locations nationwide. The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships remotely, and can confidently balance leadership coaching with hands‑on employee support.

Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, this position offers the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business growth within an essential and rapidly evolving industry.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders across multiple U.S. locations
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and corrective action
• Lead complex employee matters including accommodations, leave administration, return‑to‑work programs, and workers' compensation cases
• Coach leaders on workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and change management
• Support organizational growth initiatives, restructures, and workforce expansion efforts
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Payroll, and HR Operations teams
• Analyze workforce trends and provide data‑driven recommendations that improve engagement, retention, and performance
• Support employee lifecycle activities including hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leaves, and separations
• Help foster a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong HR Business Partner experience supporting multi‑state operations
• Expertise in employee relations, performance management, investigations, and leadership coaching
• Experience managing leave of absence programs, accommodations, workers' compensation, and complex employee matters
• Proven ability to influence leaders and operate independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance practicesExperience supporting distributed or field‑based workforces

Preferred Backgrounds

• Renewable Energy
• Utilities
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Field Services
• Industrial Operations
• Transportation & Logistics

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR certification preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic HRBP role with significant autonomy and executive visibility
• Partner directly with senior operational leadership
• Support a growing national workforce
• Exposure to complex HR initiatives and organizational transformation
• Competitive compensation plus annual bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to contribute to an industry focused on sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions
• In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

Travel

This role requires regular travel to operational sites throughout the United States, with occasional travel within North America. A valid driver's license is required.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is 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, or veteran status.