Human Resources Business Partner

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Stoughton trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to regional leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives across assigned TEC dealership locations. This role goes beyond traditional HR support: the HRBP proactively uses data, industry knowledge, and employee insights to anticipate workforce needs, drive organizational effectiveness, and foster a culture where employees and the business thrive together.

Working in close partnership with the CHRO and cross-functional HR colleagues, the HRBP translates company-wide talent strategies into practical, region-specific actions-spanning employee relations, talent development, compliance, change management, and workforce planning. The ideal candidate brings deep business acumen, a genuine passion for the transportation and trucking industry, and the ability to build credibility with leaders from the shop floor to the executive suite.

Strategic Business Partnership

Build trusted, consultative relationships with regional and location leaders, serving as their go-to advisor on all people-related matters.

• Translate business priorities-such as growth targets, service capacity, and operational efficiency-into workforce strategies, including headcount planning, organizational design, and succession planning.

• Act as a culture champion, reinforcing TEC's values of Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Focus in every interaction.

Employee Relations & Coaching

• Guide managers through the full spectrum of employee relations matters, including performance improvement, coaching, disciplinary actions, investigations, and separations.

• Manage and resolve employee complaints and workplace concerns with objectivity, empathy, and thorough documentation, ensuring fair and legally sound outcomes.

• Coach front-line and mid-level managers on leadership effectiveness, difficult conversations, and employee engagement.

Talent Management & Development

• Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees, build development plans, and create pipelines for critical roles such as technicians, service managers, and sales leaders.

• Support performance management processes, helping leaders set meaningful goals, deliver constructive feedback, and differentiate performance.

• Develop and deliver targeted training sessions for managers on topics including new-manager orientation, documentation best practices, interviewing skills, goal setting, and effective coaching.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain current, expert-level knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across all states within the assigned region.

• Monitor legislative developments and proactively advise leadership on potential business impacts and required policy changes.

• Partner with Legal, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure seamless preparation and communication of regulatory changes.

• Support Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) compliance, including data collection, reporting, and educating local leadership.

HR Operations & Process Excellence

• Review and approve employee actions such as promotions, reclassifications, transfers, and compensation changes with attention to equity and internal alignment.

• Oversee the ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodations for the assigned region; collaborate with Leave Administration on complex leave and workers' compensation matters.

• Assist managers in developing ramp plans, job descriptions, and other workforce tools that reflect TEC's operational needs.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting efforts for hard-to-fill roles, particularly skilled technician and service positions.

Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and present actionable insights on turnover, engagement, headcount, and workforce demographics to regional leaders.

• Prepare reports and business cases for senior leadership that support informed decision-making on policy, compensation, and organizational changes.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and service delivery; champion a mindset of continuous improvement across the HR function.

• Contribute to and provide input on Employee Handbook updates, organizational policies, and enterprise HR initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field-or an equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an HRBP or HR Generalist role with increasing scope and responsibility.

• Multi-state employment law experience strongly preferred; familiarity with the transportation, dealership, or related industries is a plus.

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Deep understanding of how HR decisions impact business results; intellectual curiosity about the trucking and transportation industry, TEC's operations, and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, documentation, and resolution.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to groups, facilitate training, and influence leaders without direct authority.

• Comfortable working with HR data, identifying patterns, and translating metrics into stories that drive action.

• Skilled at building trust and credibility quickly with diverse stakeholders-from technicians on the shop floor to senior executives.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, OSHA).

• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment; comfortable managing competing priorities with composure and sound judgment.

• Proficient in HRIS platforms and the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with people-analytics tools is a plus.

• Exercises the highest ethical standards and handles sensitive, confidential information with professionalism.

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment's comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.