
HR Business Partner
Denver, COJob$115–130K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The HR Business Partner supports RK Industries’ Water Division and Mechanical Shop, partnering with leaders and employees to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen workplace relationships, and support organizational growth. The role advises on employee relations and performance, manages investigations, coaches managers, and advances workforce planning, engagement, and culture initiatives. It also uses employee relations data to inform decisions and periodically travels to RK facilities.
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HR Business Partner
Human Resources Denver, Colorado
Salary: USD 115000 - 130000 Annually
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Description
HR Business Partner- Water Division & Mechanical Shop
Denver, CO
$115,000-$130,000 + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility
Build Strong Teams. Empower Leaders. Shape the Employee Experience.
At RK Industries, our people are at the center of everything we build. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll support our Water Division and Mechanical Shop, partnering directly with business leaders and employees to align people strategies with business goals, strengthen workplace relationships, and support organizational growth. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and change agent while helping create a positive culture where employees and teams can thrive.
What You’ll Do
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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.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
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Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations while recommending solutions that minimize risk and promote consistency.
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Build strong relationships across both divisions through regular meetings, proactive communication, and hands-on HR support.
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Coach managers on employee development, performance, compensation, disciplinary actions, and effective leadership practices.
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Support workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
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Facilitate new hire orientation and identify training and development needs across teams.
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Partner with the broader HR team and Legal to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
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Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives that strengthen morale, productivity, and the overall employee experience.
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Use employee relations data and analytics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed business decisions.
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Travel periodically to RK facilities as needed to build relationships and provide on-site support.
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
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5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years partnering directly with business leaders.
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Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment laws, organizational design, talent management, and culture and change management.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, navigate sensitive employee matters, and make thoughtful recommendations.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage competing deadlines, and support a variety of stakeholders.
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Ability to understand business operations, organizational structure, workforce needs, and compensation practices.
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SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred, but not required.
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Willingness to travel periodically to various RK facilities.
Why Build Your Career at RK?
Safety first. Safety is our foremost core value and guides everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported and protected.
A recognized leader. Across construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and service, RK is recognized for its industry expertise, quality, and craftsmanship.
Invested in our people. Through RK University, hands-on training, leadership development, and accredited apprenticeship programs, we help employees build skills and advance their careers.
Committed to our community. Through the RK Foundation, we invest in local organizations and initiatives that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
Benefits that support you. RK offers competitive benefits and rewards designed to support your well-being and long-term success.
Your Benefits
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Paid Time Off plus six paid holidays
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Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
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401(k) with company match
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Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
Build stronger teams. Make a lasting impact. Build your future at RK.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
How this job compares
Set against the 1,288 open HR Business Partner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$115–130K/yr
- Colorado median$98–135K/yr31 salary ranges
- US median$111–163K/yr883 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $123K, is 5% above the Colorado median midpoint ($117K) — in the middle half of HR Business Partner salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 35 open HR Business Partner jobs in Colorado and 1,288 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; HR Business Partner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,072 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 396 of the 1,288 open HR Business Partner jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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