Director, HR Business Partner

“We Push the Boundaries of Possibilities for our Communities.”

Overview of the Position Responsibilities: As an HR Business Partner - Director level you will partner with the business to drive strategic human capital plans that support BU and regional goals, providing HR guidance and counsel to leaders, managers, and the HR team regarding succession planning and talent development, organizational design and change, reward and recognition, compensation, organization effectiveness, managing performance and conduct, employee relations, and staffing. (This position is REMOTE - Candidate must be located within our markets of SD, ND, WY, OK, MN, CO, TX) . If this sounds exciting, please read on.

Be part of our innovation- building and delivering a fiber-rich internet connection to people’s doorsteps.

What You Will Do:

• Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of your clients organization and the business, in the interest of building effective and productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization
• Plan and lead organization design projects to streamline and implement new structures, roles and/or processes that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands
• Proactively assess business and organizational performance to recommend and drive action through a consultative, “influence without authority” approach
• Coach business leaders on HR best practices, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Provide expert advice and counsel to leaders on all organization and human resources issues
• Develop and implement appropriate change management plans as required by the business
• Assess organizational performance systematically, defining talent gaps and proposing HR solutions that support client business objectives
• Coach business leaders on key organizational and management issues
• Plan and facilitate work sessions to develop business strategies that help support organizational focus, efficiency, speed, and business results
• Develop and execute a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on forecasting, staffing, onboarding, development, performance management, career / succession planning, talent mobility and retention, leveraging rigorous workforce analytics and insights
• Leverage understanding of organizational dynamics to facilitate talent movement into and throughout the organization
• Develop thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote diversity and inclusion in talent attraction, development, and retention
• Assess employee training and development needs based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets

What You Will Need:

• 10 - 12 years or progressively responsible experience in a managerial/leadership role in a dynamic environment, with specific experience in strategy development, organizational design, talent management and change management
• Ability to develop a team of experienced managers/professionals and encourage strategic partnerships
• Think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Ability to adapt and tailor communication style to your audience
• A flexible way of thinking, able to navigate company processes and practices to find solutions for unique business problems
• Demonstrates an effective consultative approach to build awareness on key organizational issues and consensus for relevant solutions, able to guide stakeholders to build commitment to drive org improvement and change
• Ability to understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective
• Proven ability with strong use of judgment to identify and anticipate issues, client needs and establish appropriate plans to resolve issues
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Ability to thrive within ambiguity and drive complex projects
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Strong ability to use data and analytics in order to turn storytelling into recommendations and actions
• Connect with various partners and flex to different styles in order to develop credible relationships with business partners
• Experience as an HRBP directly supporting clients in union and non-union environments
• Project management experience, an asset
• Experience working in a startup
• Experience with a dispersed workforce
• Director involvement and with senior business executives (e.g. VP, Directors)
• Track record of influencing senior executives
• Conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with senior executives in an “influence without authority” role
• Previous experience managing multiple client groups and prioritizing associated projects in a fast-paced and high-volume, complex environment
• Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments), proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative) and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results)
• Independent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision
• Equally adept at consulting, thinking strategically and execution. Exhibits a roll-up your sleeves attitude
• Demonstrated experience and ability to balance business partnering skills with employee advocacy

Why Work at Bluepeak?

• Competitive Compensation + Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401(k)
• Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Time + Paid Holidays and Personal Days
• Professional Development With an Emphasis on Internal Promotion
• Employee Discounts on Bluepeak Services, Including Internet
• Progressive and inclusive work culture in which our team has the flexibility, support, and resources to be successful in their careers!

About Us

We believe that the size of the city shouldn’t determine the quality of the technology. That’s why we are building for you: Faster, more reliable, and without the things that get in the way of great service—like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. And with up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses, we are whole new ballgame- from internet to TV, to connecting every device in your home, to powering your business, we’re not only providing the best fiber connections in your community, but we’re also meeting the growing needs for how you live.

Bluepeak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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