HR Business Partner

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to construction leadership and employees, providing strategic and hands-on Human Resources support for geographically dispersed field construction operations, including both union and non-union work forces. This role partners closely with Construction, Operations, Safety, and Human Resources leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives while supporting employee relations, labor relations, staffing, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.

You will provide HR guidance and support throughout the field employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, employee development, and resolution of employee and labor relations matters. The role will also support the administration of collective bargaining agreements, consistent application of company policies, and compliance with applicable employment and labor laws while addressing the unique challenges associated with project-based construction operations.

Success in this role requires strong business partnership, sound judgment, labor and employee relations experience, and the ability to build effective relationships with field leadership and employees across multiple locations. This position will play an important role in strengthening HR processes, improving workforce effectiveness, and supporting safe, compliant, and productive construction operations.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Strategic HR Partnership & Field Workforce Support
• Partner with Construction and Operations leadership to align HR strategies, staffing plans, and workforce initiatives with project schedules, business priorities, and operational requirements.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to construction managers, superintendents, and field leaders on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, and workforce issues.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee movement between projects, and retention efforts for geographically dispersed field construction employees.
• Collaborate with Construction, Safety, Payroll, Benefits, and other functions to ensure effective coordination and delivery of HR services to field employees.
• Labor Relations, Employee Relations & Compliance
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employee and labor relations matters involving both union and non-union field construction employees, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and performance concerns.
• Support administration and consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, including interpretation of contract provisions, grievance resolution, and coordination with Labor Relations and Legal as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to field leadership regarding employment laws, labor regulations, company policies, and applicable requirements affecting construction operations.
• Partner with Construction and Safety leadership to support compliance initiatives, employee training, and the consistent application of workplace policies and practices across field locations.
• Talent Management, Engagement & Employee Development
• Generate Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and construction leadership to identify staffing needs and support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of qualified field employees.
• Support performance management, employee development,…