Rootbound Partners

Who We Are

At Rootbound Partners, we put people at the center. We help leaders look beyond resumes to hire for proven skills and trajectory, not just pedigree. Our process uncovers true alignment so companies make the right hire the first time and professionals thrive in roles that reignite their spark.We specialize in Accounting & Finance, HR, and Business Enablement & Executive Support placements across all industries.

About Our Client

We’re partnering with a private, growth-oriented organization in the equipment manufacturing space that is expanding through both organic growth and acquisitions.

Over the past year, the leadership team has made significant investments in building out infrastructure and positioning the company for long-term scalability. This is a high-visibility opportunity to partner directly with operational leaders and play a key role in shaping HR processes across a multi-entity environment.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with the company's Directors at multi-locations who operate as leaders of their respective business units
• Help transition branches from independently run businesses into a more structured and scalable HR environment
• Build and implement standardized HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, policies, and handbooks
• Evaluate current practices and proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks
• Balance maintaining flexibility for legacy operators while introducing consistency across the organization
• Act as a trusted advisor to branch leaders on HR best practices and people-related decisions
• Support risk mitigation efforts as the organization continues to grow and prepare for a future sale
• Drive change management across multiple acquired entities with varying levels of structure

Why You’ll Love It

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive and operational leadership
• Opportunity to build and shape HR processes across a growing, multi-entity organization
• Involvement in system improvements and process standardization
• Entrepreneurial culture with strong internal promotion opportunities
• Exposure to multiple business units and leadership styles
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits including a $0 premium medical plan option
• Employer contributions to HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Benefits begin first of the month following hire

What You Bring

• Experience partnering directly with operations leaders, founders, or autonomous business units
• Proven ability to build and standardize HR processes in a multi-entity or acquisition-driven environment
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk mitigation
• Ability to influence strong personalities who are used to running their own businesses
• High initiative with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset rather than overly policy-driven
• Confidence to push back and drive alignment when needed without formal authority

Rootbound Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This opening is managed by Rootbound Partners on behalf of our client; client details will be shared with qualified candidates later in the process. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.