HR Business Partner (on-site Phoenix, AZ)

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a large, distributed hourly workforce across metro and coastal markets in the Southwestern U.S. This is a hands-on role focused on field-level HR support, employee relations, compliance, and labor partnership across locations including Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and Nevada.

Role Overview

• This is a 100% onsite position based in Phoenix, AZ with 25-50% travel throughout the Southwestern U.S.

• Candidates must currently reside in or near Phoenix.

• Remote or relocation candidates will not be considered due to the urgency of this hiring need.

• The HRBP will provide daily HR support and employee relations guidance to local managers and field operations teams in a high-volume, metrics-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR needs across union and non-union field sites.

• Assist with workforce planning, retention, onboarding, and engagement strategies.

• Respond to employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and coaching.

• Participate in labor relations efforts, including grievances and policy interpretation.

• Analyze workforce metrics and recommend improvements in partnership with field operations.

• Coordinate with other HRBPs and Engagement Specialists for consistent support across regions.

• Help prepare field teams for seasonal or project-based workforce ramp-ups.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 3 years of progressive HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience, including measurable, metric-driven impact in fast-paced, field-based operations.

• Proven ability to travel 30% and work across multiple sites regionally.

• Demonstrated success supporting 24/7 operations and ability to flex to off-hours as required.

• Strong track record with HR analytics/metrics (turnover, PT/FT, employee survey, learning/compliance), and experience driving measurable business outcomes.

• Experience supporting high-volume, field-based operations and hourly workforce populations (such as manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, or retail) strongly preferred.

• Experience working with unionized employee groups is a plus but not required.

• Demonstrated success operating in organizations with multiple locations, complex schedules, and shifting priorities.

• Extensive experience handling employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

• Strong track record of partnering with management to drive engagement, retention, and business outcomes.

• High comfort level with HR systems, data analysis, and reporting (prior experience with benefits, FMLA, onboarding, or similar platforms a plus).

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the region is a must.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification preferred.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on HR Strategic Business Partner who thrives in the field and understands the nuance of supporting large, dynamic workforces. If you're energized by aligning people strategy with operational execution, this could be your next move.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 3 years of progressive HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience, including measurable, metric-driven impact in fast-paced, field-based operations.

• Proven ability to travel 30% and work across multiple sites regionally.

• Demonstrated success supporting 24/7 operations and ability to flex to off-hours as required.

• Strong track record with HR analytics/metrics (turnover, PT/FT, employee survey, learning/compliance), and experience driving measurable business outcomes.

• Experience supporting high-volume, field-based operations and hourly workforce populations (such as manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, or retail) strongly preferred.

• Experience working with unionized employee groups is a plus but not required.

• Demonstrated success operating in organizations with multiple locations, complex schedules, and shifting priorities.

• Extensive experience handling employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

• Strong track record of partnering with management to drive engagement, retention, and business outcomes.

• High comfort level with HR systems, data analysis, and reporting (prior experience with benefits, FMLA, onboarding, or similar platforms a plus).

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the region is a must.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification preferred.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on HR Strategic Business Partner who thrives in the field and understands the nuance of supporting large, dynamic workforces. If you're energized by aligning people strategy with operational execution, this could be your next move.

Vaco PLC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.