Human Resource Business Partner

Role overview

Salute provides advanced infrastructure services for data centers and supports clients around the world with dependable, sustainable, and customer-focused solutions. The company is looking for an experienced Human Resource Business Partner to strengthen relationships with hyperscale clients and partner with leadership across designated business units.

What this role does

The HR Business Partner works to connect people priorities with business goals. This role partners across the HR function to deliver practical support to managers and employees while staying informed about the business unit’s financial health, growth plans, culture, and competitive landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR matters and provide guidance when needed.
• Handle complex employee relations matters, including objective and thorough investigations.
• Coordinate with legal partners when situations require it.
• Support everyday people management activities such as coaching, counseling, career growth, and disciplinary actions.
• Work with managers and employees to strengthen working relationships, boost morale, and improve retention and productivity.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies clearly.
• Support international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR needs.
• Contribute to restructuring efforts, workforce planning, and succession planning for business units.
• Identify training requirements for teams and provide input on executive coaching needs.
• Complete additional related duties as assigned.

Skills and capabilities

• Strong verbal and written communication
• High-quality interpersonal and client service skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and apply laws, regulations, guidelines, and company policies
• Working knowledge of organizational structure, job design, compensation practices, and administrative processes
• Effective time management and deadline discipline
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with HR and business tools such as ADP, Salesforce, and Excel; UKG experience is preferred

Experience and education

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, psychology, or a related field is required. The role calls for at least 5 years of overall human resources experience, including a minimum of 3 years handling complex employee relations issues. Candidates should also have practical knowledge of performance management and federal/state employment laws. Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR/SPHR is preferred, and the selected candidate must earn certification within one year of joining.

Benefits

• 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one; coverage starts on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, even if they do not enroll in benefits
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and 50% match on the next 2%
• HSA access, mental health support, and gym discounts
• Discounted group programs for legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, discounted group life and AD&D, discounted short- and long-term disability, retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave

Equal opportunity and accommodation

Salute is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion and fair hiring. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, essential job functions, or employment benefits can contact the Human Resources team for support.

Compensation

The base pay for this role is $75,000 per year. Final compensation will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skills, and location, in line with applicable law.

Additional information

This position does not include direct supervisory responsibility, but it does involve mentoring and coaching other team members in the department. The company is seeking someone motivated, results-oriented, and interested in contributing to the data center services industry.