HR Business Partner AZ

Job Title:  HR Business Partner/Safety Administrator    

Department:   Corporate           

Effective Date: 10/2026

Reports To:  Director, Human Resources        

Working Conditions:  Position is not routinely exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Typical office environment.

FLSA:  Exempt

Direct Reports:  N/A

Position Summary:

Supports the management and employees of Verst Group by providing a range of Human Resource and Safety functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a HR partner to business leaders by providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
2. Provide coaching and counsel to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee relations matters, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace expectations.
3. Support talent acquisition and workforce planning efforts by partnering with leaders to identify staffing needs, review job descriptions, support recruiting strategies, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
4. Lead and support employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, documentation, performance concerns, and recommendations for fair and consistent resolution.
5. Assess training and development needs across assigned business areas and coordinate or deliver training programs that support leadership development, compliance, employee performance, and career growth.
6. Maintain accurate HR records and documentation while ensuring confidentiality, consistency, and compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
7. Collaborate with HR leadership and other HR team members to implement HR programs, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives.
8. Assist managers with timekeeping and HRIS items.
9. Work closely with temp agencies to ensure protocols’ are followed and contractual agreements are met. Evaluates considered applicants to ensure they meet our hiring standards.
10. Supports operations managers in the qualification, screening and interviewing of candidates, and makes hiring recommendations.
11. Conduct all new hire Orientation sessions coordinating the availability of equipment directly with the client.
12. Conduct all safe operations training/re-training including incident investigations, employee interactions and site based reporting.
13. Conduct all new hire powered equipment training in compliance with Verst Group Policies adhering to client specific requirements.
14. Position requires the employee to work closely with onsite management, corporate human resources and corporate safety and risk. 
15. Maintains all HR and Safety onsite files including personnel, medical, and I9 retention.
16. Develop, maintain and report on KPI’s related to safe operations and human resources.

Marginal Functions:

1. Support site-based management in quality tracking and reporting assisting in near miss evaluations and documentation.
2. Reviews and approves supplier invoices for HR related services for timely payment by Accounting.
3. Monitors compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Job Specifications:

1. High School diploma or GED. Prefer bachelor’s degree in human resources/business administration or PHR/SHRM certification.
2. Minimum of 2 years prior experience in human resources.
3. Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols.
4. Intermediate/advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office and software applications (UKG) and accurate typing skills.
5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
6. Positive attitude and pleasant, professional demeanor.
7. Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all aspects of human resources work.
8. Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
9. Willingness to work a flexible schedule.