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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.

Job Title: People Strategy Partner

Location: Irving, TX

Reports to: Chief People Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: 50% + across the U.S.

Meriton is a leading HVAC manufacturer representative company with extensive experience and a strong track record of success. We invest in companies that lead their markets and possess talent with deep product knowledge and proven industry expertise. Meriton enhances these high‑performing organizations with capital and resources to accelerate their growth trajectory. Using a shared services model, we support each subsidiary with a comprehensive offering that includes accounting and finance, human resources, risk management, technology, safety, development, and marketing.

The name Meriton embodies the organization’s team spirit and collaborative approach. It combines the words “merit” and “peloton.” Not to be confused with Peloton, the workout company, peloton refers to cyclists who ride closely together to save energy and reduce wind resistance, assisting each other’s performance in a race. This is the essence of Meriton: riding as a team, reducing headwinds, and helping each other grow, build, and succeed.

We are searching for a People Strategy Partner to join the People team to advance growth and fulfill strategic objectives as they apply to the human resources function. This role will report to the Chief People Officer and serve as a consultative and strategic partner to the leadership of our operating companies and shared services. The People Strategy Partner will be the dedicated advisor and support business leaders in driving the deployment of people initiatives within the business.

Must be flexible in work schedule as well as be able to travel frequently as needs arise.

• Provide strategic partnership and coaching to business leaders, managers, and team members to positively impact talent engagement, development, and retention.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings alongside the sales and operational leadership for the business they support.
• Provide effective guidance and coaching to leaders on HR policies, managing individual and team development and performance to achieve targeted business goals.
• Able to lead and coach by using relationships and influence through others to achieve the business’s desired outcome.
• Guide leaders in identifying and developing emerging talent through talent review discussions and individual development planning.
• Seek to understand employees at all levels and drive consistent employee communications for clarity and focus within the business unit and across the organization.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support achieving the company’s business objectives.
• Strategic partnership with business leaders to develop a roadmap to ensure the people, programs, and processes align with business direction and create a career path, growth, and positive impact for all parties, creating a win‑win.
• Development of an employee‑oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations problems, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop appropriate steps for resolution.
• Build strong relationships across the shared services teams that foster trust and communication. Collaborate within and across the HR teams to develop best practices for operating companies.
• Assist team members and leadership with developmental programs.
• Ensure effective controls are in place to proactively manage organizational risk and remain in compliance with…