HR Business Partner

About Our Company: Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients. About the Position We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to support employees, managers, and business leaders across multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada. This role combines hands-on HR support with business partnership, manager enablement, performance management, leadership development, leave administration, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships while providing practical guidance and supporting organizational objectives. What You Do Daily Manager Enablement & Leadership Development • Assist in the development and deliver manager training in collaboration with HR leadership to strengthen managerial skills and competencies. • Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness and support managers in the consistent application of HR policies and procedures. Leave Management & Employee Accommodations • Manage and administer employee leaves of absence across the US and Canada, including FMLA, state and provincial leave programs, disability-related absences, and other applicable leaves. • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, leave status, and return-to-work processes. • Coordinate workplace accommodation and return-to-work arrangements in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. • Maintain accurate leave records and employee status information in Dayforce, monitor leave timelines, and coordinate with Payroll and Total Rewards as needed. Talent Management & Organizational Development • Partner with leadership to identify talent development needs, high-potential employees, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness. • Support talent reviews, succession planning, employee development, and retention initiatives in collaboration with HR leadership. • Evaluate employee exit feedback and turnover trends to identify retention risks and recommend improvements to the employee experience. HR Projects, Analytics & Compliance • Support HR initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, policy development, organizational design, and process improvements. • Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, retention, engagement, and performance trends, to identify opportunities and recommend improvements. • Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and programs across the US and Canada. • Coordinate federal, state, provincial, and other applicable regulatory reporting requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely submissions. • Monitor employment law and regulatory changes, provide compliance-related guidance to managers, and identify potential impacts on HR policies and practices. Employee Relations • Assist with employee relatio