HR Business Partner

About Us

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders.  Based in California, FBM has more than 7,000+ Employees and 400+ Locations across the United States and Canada.  FBM's Core Values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent Customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Overview

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on partner to leaders and employees at unionized locations. This role balances strong labor relations expertise with general HR business partnership, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), labor laws, and company policies while supporting operational goals. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to management and a fair, consistent resource for employees.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Labor & Union Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for unionized locations, maintaining productive relationships with union representatives and stewards
• Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Lead or support grievance investigations, responses, and resolutions in partnership with management and legal counsel
• Prepare for and participate in labor negotiations, including data analysis, proposal development, and bargaining sessions
• Advise leaders on contract administration, past practice, and labor risk mitigation
• Monitor labor trends, arbitration outcomes, and changes in labor law impacting union environments

 

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with site and regional leaders to align HR strategy with business and operational goals
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, performance management, corrective action, and investigations
• Coach leaders on effective people management within a unionized framework
• Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and restructuring efforts

 

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., NLRA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA)
• Conduct workplace investigations related to misconduct, policy violations, or contract issues
• Promote a fair, consistent, and respectful workplace culture
• Support conflict resolution and proactive employee engagement strategies

 

HR Programs & Processes

• Partner with HR Teams (Talent, Compensation, Benefits, L&D) to deploy HR programs in union environments
• Support compensation, job evaluations, and classification reviews as they relate to CBAs
• Assist with onboarding and training for leaders on labor relations and union protocols
• Analyze HR and labor metrics (turnover, grievances, absenteeism, discipline trends) to inform decisions

 

Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Human Resource Specialist, 10+ years
• Experience with Union employees and CBA’s

• Any combination of education and experience related to college level work or experience in Human Resources
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and intermediate advanced knowledge of Excel in creating spreadsheets and database management tools
• Exemplary customer service, organization skills and able to multitask
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with preparation and distribution of system wide communication on HR related topic

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To

Vice President of Human Resources

 

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

 

Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind 

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

 

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.