Full-Time

HR Business Partner 2

Posted on 2/28/2026

U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture

501-1,000 employees

Diversified energy and transportation solutions distributor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Occasional travel to other West region warehouses up to 40-50%.

Category
People & HR (2)
,
Requirements
  • Knowledge of Human Resources laws and ability to grasp company HR procedures and processes for multiple locations
  • Minimum of 4 years of related recruiting experience
  • Strong working knowledge of recruitment, benefits, safety, compensation systems, team member relations, unemployment, and worker’s compensation
  • Possesses high integrity, loyalty, compassion, and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information
  • Good decision maker who is well organized and can prioritize and plan ahead
  • Ability to work in a diverse organization where group interaction, teamwork, and relationships are critical to success
  • Excellent communicator and listener who is assertive yet personable and flexible
  • Knowledge of HRIS, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Occasional travel required to support business operations, up to 40-50% of the time
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English required
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance to peers with the latitude of established company policies
  • Recommend changes to policies and procedures that affect individual or global locations
  • May lead smaller scale projects or play a significant role in larger projects
  • Provide advice and recommendations on appropriate organizational structure and staffing
  • Actively recruit for open positions by preparing postings and ads, conducting job fairs, networking, and running appropriate checks as required. Advise supervisors on candidates for best match and hire
  • Provide support for workers compensation, unemployment compensation, wage and hour inquiries, OSHA, DOT, FMLA, USERRA and related issues
  • Provide information to team members regarding corporate benefit programs, payroll inquiries and career development opportunities
  • Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to team member relations, and report necessary or suggested changes to management
  • Coordinate and manage investigations related to harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, theft, etc., acting as lead investigator
  • Assist supervisors to assure a safe and compliant work environment
  • Provide communication and guidance on loss prevention/risk management issues
  • Lead people resources projects to include Workday optimization to include implementation of upgrades and new functionality, creating user training, report writing, and system performance maintenance, as required
  • Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and relocations
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in HRM is preferred

U.S. Venture is a diversified energy and transportation solutions provider made up of six divisions: U.S. Oil, U.S. AutoForce, U.S. Lubricants, U.S. Gain, Breakthrough, and IGEN. It distributes and sells products and services such as fuel, tire and auto parts, lubricants, and sustainable energy solutions. The company works through direct sales and long-term contracts, delivering tailored offerings for individual customers and large enterprises. Each division targets a specific market segment, enabling precise supply and service to clients. The company distinguishes itself by combining a broad portfolio with a focus on efficiency, technology, and sustainability, alongside active community involvement and strong relationships with employees, customers, and partners. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and transportation resources while reducing environmental impact and helping customers operate more efficiently through innovative practices and partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$97.3M

Headquarters

Appleton, Wisconsin

Founded

1951

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $80 million 222 Building investment houses 650 employees by late 2025.
  • Appleton approves $2.1 million TIF incentive after tax collection.
  • 75-year history drives innovation in renewable energy and logistics.

What critics are saying

  • Renovation delays in 1952 222 Building disrupt 600 employee integration within 6 months.
  • EV adoption shrinks U.S. Oil petroleum margins 15-30% by 2029.
  • Kimberly facility vacancy erodes $15-25 million value in 12 months.

What makes U.S. Venture unique

  • Six divisions deliver tailored energy, auto parts, lubricants, and sustainable solutions.
  • Breakthrough empowers shippers with data-driven decarbonization and efficiency technologies.
  • IGEN handles tax compliance lifecycles for energy and transportation clients.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

The Post-Crescent
Jul 29th, 2025
What's the history of Appleton's tallest building? A quick look at the 222 Building

U.S. Venture will soon relocate its headquarters to downtown Appleton in the 222 Building on West College Avenue.

U.S. Venture
Oct 4th, 2024
U.S. Venture Achieves Top Five Spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 List

APPLETON, WI - October 4, 2024 - U.S. Venture, Inc. whose vision is to be the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insight driving the world forward, proudly secures another top five spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 list.

The Post-Crescent
Aug 26th, 2024
222 Building recognized for Art Deco architecture and ties to Aid Association for Lutherans

U.S. Venture hired John Cramer and Lara Ramsey of Ramsey Historic Consultants of Chicago to research the significance of the building and to prepare the building's nomination for the state and national registers.

NBC 26
Mar 21st, 2024
U.S. Venture Development Agreement secures headquarters coming to Appleton

U.S. Venture is planning to employ more than 600 employees to work in the new headquarters building following the completion of a full renovation.

The Post-Crescent
Mar 19th, 2024
Appleton offers $2.1 million to convince U.S. Venture to move its headquarters from Kimberly

U.S. Venture estimates that it will invest $56 million in the headquarters, including the purchase price and renovation.

INACTIVE