Strategic HR Partner for Water & Mechanical Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries in Denver seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Water Division and Mechanical Shop. You will align people strategies with business goals, advise leaders, and champion a constructive culture while driving workforce initiatives.

In this role you’ll handle employee relations, performance discussions, and organizational design, partnering with executives to build strong teams and sustainable growth across sites. Travel to RK facilities will be required periodically.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to travel periodically to 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

HR experience

Employee relations

Employment laws

Talent management

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

RK Industries in Denver seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Water Division and Mechanical Shop. You will align people strategies with business goals, advise leaders, and champion a constructive culture while driving workforce initiatives.

In this role you’ll handle employee relations, performance discussions, and organizational design, partnering with executives to build strong teams and sustainable growth across sites. Travel to RK facilities will be required periodically.