People Business Partner

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people. If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way. Title: People Business Partner Location: Belleview, Washington (Hybrid role once training is complete) Level: Mid-to-Senior Level Reports To: Director, People Strategy & Experience Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 + 15% bonus Job Purpose This role acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive performance, engagement, and sustainable growth. The role leads the translation of enterprise HR strategy into business unit execution, providing expert guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, and change management. By leveraging data-driven insights, building leadership capability, and partnering closely with Centers of Excellence, the People Business Partner ensures effective decision-making, strengthens organizational capability, and fosters a high-performing, compliant, and values-driven culture. Responsibilities Compensation and Benefits Program Design Work with Operating Company (OpCo/OPCO) presidents to design and deliver employee compensation structures and benefit programs; deliver elements of the technical design; provide financial, market, and legal analysis and insights; draft internal management proposals and reports. Employee Engagement Guide employee engagement and experience such as addressing OPCO/business unit issues and concerns, partnering with OPCO presidents on the development of employee engagement plans that foster their satisfaction. Leadership and Direction Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to deliver quality work and live our core values. Identify opportunities to develop the team and owns the development of the team's skills and knowledge. Strategic Workforce Planning Design and deliver complex analyses of external and internal information and analyses of complex resourcing scenarios to support the development of key strategic insights and the strategic workforce plan. Serves as the partner between OPCO/business unit and TA COE. Creates and updates job descriptions for new and existing roles in partnership with the respective People Team Center of Excellence (COE). Policy Execution and Implementation Oversee the execution of policies and procedures at the OPCO/business unit level. Partners with COE to advise the on application of policy, then monitor implementation of those procedures within the OPCO/business unit. HR Data Analytics and Insights Investigate complex hypotheses, using a wide range of HR data to diagnose underlying causes of key business issues and identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and/or improve business performance. Partners with COE to discuss hypothesis and business improvements. Transformational Change Management Design and oversee transformational change initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment at the OPCO/business unit level, leveraging change management to drive organizational adoption, and embedding desired cultural and behavioral shifts to achieve long-term business objectives. Information and Business Advice Provide expert guidance on policies and procedures, resolving high-stakes or complex issues, and shape decision-making frameworks that support leaders and strategic objectives. Provides guidance or in some cases delivers full end to end resolution of the application of policies and procedures. Collaborate with COE where nee…