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:

• Serve as a HR partner to business leaders by providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide coaching and counsel to leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee relations matters, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace expectations.
• 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.
• Lead and support employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, documentation, performance concerns, and recommendations for fair and consistent resolution.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation while ensuring confidentiality, consistency, and compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and other HR team members to implement HR programs, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist managers with timekeeping and HRIS items.
• 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.
• Supports operations managers in the qualification, screening and interviewing of candidates, and makes hiring recommendations.
• Conduct all new hire Orientation sessions coordinating the availability of equipment directly with the client.
• Conduct all safe operations training/re-training including incident investigations, employee interactions and site based reporting.
• Conduct all new hire powered equipment training in compliance with Verst Group Policies adhering to client specific requirements.
• Position requires the employee to work closely with onsite management, corporate human resources and corporate safety and risk.
• Maintains all HR and Safety onsite files including personnel, medical, and I9 retention.
• Develop, maintain and report on KPI’s related to safe operations and human resources.

Marginal Functions:

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

Job Specifications:

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