HR Business Partner (Field-Based - Southwest Region) POST NUMBER: 473503

Human Resources Business Partner (Field-Based - Southwest Region)

Vaco/Highspring has been engaged in a centrally managed, enterprise-level search to identify an HR Business Partner supporting a large, multi-state field operation. This role is part of a nationally led HR and Talent initiative, partnering closely with both regional leadership and on-site operations teams across multiple markets.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $90,000-$105,000 (commensurate with experience; this range reflects the full approved compensation for the role)
• Annual Bonus: 15% discretionary
• Company Vehicle Provided (includes insurance and gas)
• Full Benefits Package including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Transit and parking reimbursement
• Employee assistance resources (wellness, financial, legal)
• Optional supplemental benefits (legal support, FSA, identity protection)

Vaco/Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of one of our national clients, a well-established organization with a high-volume regional field operation. This role is part of a managed partnership engagement with Vaco/Highspring and is being supported through a centralized delivery process in line with client expectations. Due to client confidentiality, full details will be shared with short-listed candidates only.

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, 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 is required
• At least 3 years of progressive HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience, including measurable, metrics-driven impact in fast-paced, field-based operations.
• Proven ability to travel 35% 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.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.