HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (Contract) Location: Holly Ridge, LA (Near Monroe, LA) - Fully Onsite Duration: 6-Month Contract (Strong potential to extend or convert; project expected to run 3 years) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Travel: Up to 10% (occasional travel to corporate HQ in Plano, TX) Overview We are seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner to support a large-scale data center construction project in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. This individual will play a key role in supporting a rapidly growing onsite workforce expected to reach 500+ employees throughout the project lifecycle. This is a highly visible, field-facing HR role focused on employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and workforce support within a dynamic construction environment. What This Role Will Support HR leadership for one of the largest data center builds currently underway in Louisiana A fast-growing onsite workforce expected to scale significantly over the next several years Close partnership with construction leadership, operations teams, and corporate HR Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary HR partner supporting onsite leadership and employees Lead and manage end-to-end onboarding processes for a growing workforce Provide guidance and support on employee relations, including conflict resolution, investigations, and grievance handling Partner with leadership on performance management, progressive discipline, and terminations Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices Maintain and process HR transactions including hires, promotions, and terminations Facilitate problem solving and conflict resolution across teams and departments Conduct HR-related analysis to support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness Partner with corporate HR teams to ensure consistency across HR programs and processes Advise management on compensation recommendations and potential workforce risks Support HR initiatives related to change management and organizational growth Additional HR support responsibilities as needed Required Experience 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or hands-on HR Generalist role Strong experience with: Employee relations Workplace investigations Onboarding large workforces Conflict resolution and grievance management Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with field leadership Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments Highly Preferred Experience working within construction, infrastructure, or large-scale project environments If not construction, experience in industries where OSHA regulations and safety compliance are heavily involved Experience supporting large field-based or project-based workforces (500+ employees) Education Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) preferred Additional Details This position supports a workforce that may scale between 500-1,200 employees during the project lifecycle No direct reports Open to candidates willing to relocate (relocation assistance is not provided) This is a growth-driven opening supporting a long-term infrastructure project