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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

HR Business Partner Leader

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$122k - $182k
Expert
Bachelor's
Bloomington, MN, USA
Hybrid
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people strategies to business performance.
  • Proven ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
  • Strong consulting, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead change and navigate complex organizational challenges.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use workforce data to inform decisions.
  • Ability to balance long-term priorities with day-to-day business needs.
  • Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR business partnership.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading an HR Business Partner team or function.
  • Experience leading organizational change and talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, or organizational effectiveness.
  • Experience coaching senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR compliance.
  • Experience collaborating across Human Resources functions to deliver integrated people solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners, setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
  • Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to continue evolving the HRBP function and expand the team's impact across the business.
  • Strengthen the team's consulting, business, and leadership capabilities through coaching, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Standardize practices to strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of the HRBP function.
  • Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with business priorities.
  • Advise and coach leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and team effectiveness.
  • Support organizational changes, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
  • Anticipate workforce challenges and develop practical solutions that support business performance.
  • Lead talent review, succession planning, and performance management processes.
  • Guide leaders in identifying high-potential talent, critical roles, and development priorities.
  • Build leadership bench strength and promote internal talent mobility.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to align hiring and development strategies with business needs.
  • Provide oversight for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and performance issues.
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
  • Oversee EEO, Affirmative Action, and employment law compliance.
  • Partner with Law to manage employment risk.
  • Use workforce data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and priorities.
  • Develop metrics and dashboards that support business and talent decisions.
  • Measure and communicate the impact of the HRBP function.

About the company

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity