Alliance/Partner Management, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Claims Processing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Documentation Standards, Employee Relations, Employment Law, English Language, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources, Human Resources Strategy, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Medical Office Administration, Multilingual, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Retention Programs, Risk, Risk Management, Spanish Language, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Succession Planning, Support Documentation, Talent Management, Willing to Travel, Workforce Planning
HR Business Partner II
The HR Business Partner II serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, delivering comprehensive HR support in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to drive business performance through effective people strategies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.
The HRBP II plays a critical role in balancing operational priorities with employee engagement, risk mitigation, and organizational development, while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.
Strategic Partnership
- Partner with operational leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development
- Leverage workforce data to inform decisions and improve performance outcomes
Employee Relations & Investigations
- Lead complex employee relations matters, including complaints and conflict resolution
- Conduct thorough, objective, and legally defensible investigations
- Deliver clear findings and recommendations to ensure consistency and minimize risk
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and DOT/FMCSA
- Partner with Legal on high-risk matters, terminations, and accommodations
- Support audits, documentation standards, and unemployment claims processing
Performance Management & Coaching
- Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and corrective action
- Drive consistent application of company policies and accountability standards
- Support leaders in addressing performance gaps and improving team effectiveness
Accommodation & Leave Management
- Guide ADA interactive process and assess reasonable accommodations
- Partner on administration of FMLA, CFRA, and other leave programs
- Review medical documentation and support complex case resolution
Talent & Engagement
- Support succession planning, leadership development, and engagement initiatives
- Identify turnover drivers and implement targeted retention strategies
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and respect
Policy & Training
- Contribute to development and implementation of HR policies and SOPs
- Ensure consistent policy application across business units
- Support training on compliance, leadership, and HR best practices
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or employee relations roles
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or regulated industries strongly preferred
Certifications
- SPHR, PHR, or SHRM-SCP preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to conduct complex investigations and document findings clearly
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Working Conditions
- Hybrid schedule: Remote Monday & Friday; onsite Tuesday–Thursday
- Occasional travel to terminals and operational sites
- Requires handling of sensitive and confidential information with discretion
C.R. England is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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C.R. England
C.R. England, the most reliable refrigerated carrier in the nation, is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of transportation solutions to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving customer base. As a family-owned, customer and employee focused corporation since 1920, we are driven to maintain our leadership role through time-tested services, technology, and processes. Our entrepreneurial culture and values enable us to expand reliable services while keeping our commitments to public safety, social responsibility and financial stability.
Our Core Values:
- Safety is one of our top priorities. We are devoted to keeping our team members, customers, and the general public safe.
- Service is what we sell. We provide our customers with best-in-class service. We keep our commitments and communicate proactively.
- Family is about mutual respect and caring for each other. All members of our team are a valued part of the C.R. England family.
- Integrity is a commitment to do the right thing. We act honestly, ethically, and with unquestionable character. We are environmentally responsible and give back to the community.
- Excellence is not a one-time act, but a habit of hard work with great results. We don’t settle for average, or even good; we hold ourselves accountable to a standard of excellence.
5,000 to 9,999 employees
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
https://www.crengland.com/