Strategic HR Partner — Employee Relations & Performance

Jobtailor; Idaho; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HR partner to support a defined client group, lead investigations, and advise on compliance and employee relations. You will coach managers, drive performance cycles, and enable leadership development in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires strong judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with HRBPs, Legal, and Talent partners. Travel up to 20% and a focus on construction/field-heavy industries are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and investigations.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, NLRA, etc.).
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
• Lead workplace investigations from intake through resolution.
• Coach managers through difficult people decisions, including performance and termination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with influence.
• Basic data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day HR partner for a defined client group.
• Lead workplace investigations from intake through resolution with HRBPs and Legal as needed.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, harassment, and policy violations.
• Mediate manager-employee conflicts and advise on accommodations.
• Conduct exit interviews, surface themes, and surface patterns for leadership.
• Run annual performance review cycles with calibration and training.
• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning and track follow-up actions.
• Coach managers on performance, terminations, and compensation conversations.
• Onboard new people managers into management practices.
• Translate and localize enterprise HR programs and announcements.
• Partner with Learning & Development on capability gaps and solutions.
• Support compensation cycles, budgets, and manager communications.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

Manager coaching

Employment law compliance

Data analysis

Discretion & professionalism

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HR partner to support a defined client group, lead investigations, and advise on compliance and employee relations. You will coach managers, drive performance cycles, and enable leadership development in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires strong judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with HRBPs, Legal, and Talent partners. Travel up to 20% and a focus on construction/field-heavy industries are preferred.