HR Business Partner

Cologix is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support employees, managers, and business leaders across the United States and Canada. The role provides hands-on HR support and business partnership, with responsibilities spanning manager development, leave administration, talent management, compliance, employee relations, and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and deliver manager training in collaboration with HR leadership to strengthen managerial skills and competencies
• Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness and support managers in the consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Manage and administer employee leaves of absence across the US and Canada, including FMLA, state and provincial leave programs, disability-related absences, and other applicable leaves
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, leave status, and return-to-work processes
• Coordinate workplace accommodation and return-to-work arrangements in accordance with applicable laws and company policies
• Maintain accurate leave records and employee status information in Dayforce, monitor leave timelines, and coordinate with Payroll and Total Rewards as needed
• Partner with leadership to identify talent development needs, high-potential employees, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership
• Evaluate employee exit feedback and turnover trends to identify retention risks and recommend improvements to the employee experience
• Support HR initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, policy development, organizational design, and process improvements
• Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, engagement, and performance trends, to identify opportunities and recommend improvements
• Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and programs across the US and Canada
• Coordinate federal, state, provincial, and other applicable regulatory reporting requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely submissions
• Monitor employment law and regulatory changes, provide compliance-related guidance to managers, and identify potential impacts on HR policies and practices
• Assist with employee relations activities and recommend appropriate resolutions, escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed
• Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent application of HR policies, effective communication, and employee engagement
• Coordinate and administer performance management processes, ensuring consistent implementation across the organization
• Analyze performance trends and partner with leadership to address challenges, promote accountability, and support employee development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in manager development, performance management, and business partnering
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence managers and business leaders while handling sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Experience supporting talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR practices in the United States and Canada
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and recommend actionable solutions
• Ability to manage competing priorities and balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with longer-term initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT
• experience with Dayforce or a comparable HRIS preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or applicable Canadian HR designation preferred
• Conversational or fluent French language skills preferred
• experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-site operations is an asset