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Human Resources Business PartnerAmerican Engineering Testing Inc • Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

American Engineering Testing Inc • Saint Paul, MN, United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

At AET, we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We're building a workplace where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement thrive. Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in shaping that experience-and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for connecting talent with opportunity.

With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee owners. Ownership at AET isn't just about shares-it's about shared purpose. Every employee has a stake in our success, and that sense of ownership drives accountability, pride, and a deeper commitment to safety, inclusion, and excellence.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides support and guidance to the business groups in all areas of Human Resources and may include talent management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HR data analytics and reporting. This position serves as the primary point of contact for the business unit leaders and employees, providing expertise in HR policies, procedures, and best practices to drive business performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Act as a primary HR partner to assigned business leaders to understand their needs and align HR strategies and solutions with their goals. Develops positive working relationships and business partnerships with designated groups and throughout the company.
  • Supports talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development. Collaborates with business leaders to identify employee development and training needs, creating, and implementing a plan to address those needs.
  • Guide leaders in building high-performing teams, navigating change, and creating a culture of engagement and accountability.
  • Manages employee relations including investigation and developing solutions that result in fair and timely conflict resolution.
  • Drive the successful execution of cyclical programs including performance reviews, workforce planning, engagement surveys, and compensation actions.
  • Lead HR initiatives that align people practices with company strategy, including org changes, culture campaigns, or system rollouts.
  • Partners with the business to routinely analyze compensation and provide guidance to maintain or support external competitiveness and internal equity.
  • Analyzes HR data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Regularly evaluates data and provides analytics to assigned groups.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition) to ensure HR initiatives are implemented accurately and consistently.
  • Partners with the HR centers of excellence to implement, administer, educate, and deliver on HR services, programs, training, and policies and / or practices that support the business units and HR objectives.
  • Conducts exit interviews, analyzes turnover trends, and works with leadership to develop strategies to increase engagement and retention.
  • Provides guidance and support to managers on performance management and coaching.
  • Serve as an escalation point for sensitive employee matters and support conflict resolution or policy interpretation.
  • Serve as a thought partner during reorganizations, leadership transitions, and cultural shifts-providing change strategy, communications, and risk mitigation.
  • Coach and mentor Associate HRBPs to build HR capability and shared standards.
  • Drive leadership capability by coaching managers on performance development, feedback, and team dynamics.

Supervisory Responsibility

May indirectly supervise or mentor Associate HRBPs, Generalists, or project teams depending on assigned scope.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or relevant field and 3-5 years of relevant human resources experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated success advising managers, resolving complex people issues, and building internal trust.
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP), including process configuration and reporting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate, and lead conversations with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail and outcomes.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience in consulting, engineering, or professional services environments.
  • Previous ownership of HR programs such as performance management, benefits, leave administration, or engagement initiatives.
  • Experience managing change initiatives across departments or regions.
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks, audit cycles, or risk mitigation in an HR environment.
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills; ability to synthesize and present data to non-HR audiences.
  • Pay Transparency

    Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $85,000- $100,000 annually based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Work Environment

    This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will occasionally be required to operate in a field environment.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Notice to Third Party Agencies : AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET's Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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