Regional HR Business Partner – Multi-State

Bring your multi-state HR background to a growing company in a recession-resistant industry that can offer you competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and professional development and career advancement opportunities throughout the organization.  

Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

Meritus Gas Partners, a national leader in gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to join the team based out of the Nashville, TN area. This position will support our central region (Alabama, Missouri, and Tennessee). Although the position is remote, applicants should reside in the Nashville area and must be able to travel ~50%. 

If you have at least 5 years of Human Resources experience in a multi-state environment and HR certification, Meritus wants to hear from you! 

Why HR professionals join the Meritus Gas Partners team: 

• Competitive pay: Starting in the $115,000/yr range, based on your experience and background. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including health benefits, vision and dental reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness program, career & education development, and more!   
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!  
• High level of autonomy: Meritus Gas trusts that your HR background and expertise will impact and improve the operations of not just one organization, but an entire family of companies that span across the region. 
• Opportunities for advancement:Meritus Gas Partners is always looking for key players to move into higher level roles as they continue to grow and expand.  

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience in a multi-state environment 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations including: FMLA, ADA, DOL, OSHA, DOT/FMCSA and FDA. 
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• HR Certification 
• Experience in developing HR Policies & Procedures. 
• Experience in delivery of training  
• Business & financial acumen 
• Excellent people & communication skills. 
• Proficiency with MS Office 
• Ability to travel domestically ~50%. 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Partners with the leadership team to develop and execute the organizations’ human resource strategies and goals. 
• Administers the talent acquisition process. 
• Coordinates the onboarding of new employees. 
• Maintains company’s employee policy and procedure manuals. 
• Coordinates compensation and benefits administration. 
• Deliver HR and Safety training as required. 
• Investigates and resolves complaints & incidents. 
• Oversee Workers Compensation programs 
• Assists with employee discipline and terminations. 
• Develop job descriptions, policies and procedures. 
• Stays current with regulatory requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

About the Company: Meritus Gas Partners is building a national group of gas and welding supply distributors. Our members can access important resources while having the space to continue their families’ operations and the local brands and legacies that come with them. 

Our partner companies run independently, preserving the brand, team and management style that made them successful to begin with. Using our resources, these businesses can reach new heights that may have been inaccessible before. 

Meritus Gas Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.