Strategic HR Partner for Water Division & Mechanical Shop

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off six paid holidays

Health Insurance with wellness program

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries in Denver, CO seeks an HR Business Partner to support the Water Division and Mechanical Shop, aligning people strategies with business goals and driving growth. You will advise leaders on employee relations, performance, and workplace policies while managing complex matters and investigations.

This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and travel to RK facilities. The incumbent partners with executives, coaches managers, and supports workforce planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years partnering directly with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, organizational design, talent management, and culture and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate sensitive employee matters, and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage competing deadlines, and support a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business operations, organizational structure, workforce needs, and compensation practices.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to travel periodically to various RK facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership across the Water Division and Mechanical Shop to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and practices that support business objectives and continued growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations while recommending solutions that minimize risk and promote consistency.
• Build strong relationships across both divisions through regular meetings, proactive communication, and hands‑on HR support.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance, compensation, disciplinary actions, and effective leadership practices.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and identify training and development needs across teams.
• Partner with the broader HR team and Legal to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives that strengthen morale, productivity, and the overall employee experience.
• Use employee relations data and analytics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed business decisions.
• Travel periodically to RK facilities as needed to build relationships and provide on‑site support.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership coaching

Strategic thinking

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

RK Industries in Denver, CO seeks an HR Business Partner to support the Water Division and Mechanical Shop, aligning people strategies with business goals and driving growth. You will advise leaders on employee relations, performance, and workplace policies while managing complex matters and investigations.

This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and travel to RK facilities. The incumbent partners with executives, coaches managers, and supports workforce planning,