HR Business Partner
Cerris

Work Hard. Have Fun.

At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Nature of Work

The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to the strategic business unit. In addition, this role administers policies and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity for strategic business unit with a focus on onboarding, employee relations, benefit administration, training, performance management, policy implementation and enforcement, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing insights on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Identify high-potential employees and support leadership in succession planning.
• Partner with Learning & Development teams to design and implement employee growth programs.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and career development.
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of issues.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with talent acquisition teams to attract and retain top talent.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Guide leaders on team structuring and workforce optimization.
• Ensure alignment with HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
• Support compensation and benefits discussions in line with market benchmarks.
• Drive HR process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.

• Strong organizational, multitasking abilities and attention to detail.

• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making.

• Knowledge of general practices across the HR spectrum.

• High degree of adaptability, problem-solving skills, independent work-direction, with initiative to prioritize and manage high volume workflow.

• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Critical thinking skills and ability to interpret HR policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to work effectively and proactively both in a team as well as independently.

• Solid proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

8+ years or more of related work experience preferred

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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