Human Resources Manager

At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines—Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation—reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.

Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. We foster a culture of inclusion where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we ask ourselves, "What is our impact on the world?" we invite you to join us in making great things possible—not only in your community, but around the world.

About the role

The Human Resources Manager serves as a key member of the Northern California Human Resources team, reporting to and partnering closely with the Northern California Area Human Resources Manager. This role provides consultative HR support to leaders and employees across multiple Northern California offices, delivering people-focused solutions that support business objectives, employee development, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fair and consistent application of HDR policies and procedures, addressing policy and procedure questions, including those of moderate complexity.
• In consultation with the Area HR Manager, handle general employee relations and performance management questions or issues for employees.
• Assist staff with leaves of absence and accommodation requests.
• Prepare and coordinate performance improvement plans for staff, coordinating with supervisors, managers, and the Area HR Manager or Corporate Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion department.
• Oversee and drive the annual performance conversation review process.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of employee concerns and complaints in coordination with the Area HR Manager and/or Regional HR Director.
• Conduct employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Prepare, oversee, and manage Affirmative Action Plans for appropriate locations and identify and engage in outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate trainings with the Area HR Manager and participate in the development of brown bag seminars and other local training activities for managers.
• Develop and/or present a variety of training programs as needed in coordination with the Area HR Manager.
• Oversee the completion of employee paperwork to corporate HR.
• Review and analyze employee HRIS system queries periodically for accuracy of information.
• Prepare and analyze monthly HR metrics and workforce reports, identifying trends and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor key HR performance indicators, including turnover, retention, headcount, recruiting activity, employee relations, and engagement metrics.
• Assist with building upon current practices to institute best-in-class efforts to promote equity and inclusion at all levels of the company.
• Focus on driving and supporting an inclusive work environment and on integrating diversity and equity into everyday business.
• Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion functions and positive initiatives.
• Create the affirmative action plan for your office(s) and engage staff in activities in support of the plan.
• Assist with the hiring process, including creating, inputting, and tracking requisitions.
• Coordinate interview schedules and make candidate travel arrangements.
• Track decisions of hiring managers on resumes and coordinate immigration information with the Immigration Coordinator as needed.
• Facilitate interviews for exempt-level technical staff, participating as requested or necessary.
• Oversee or lead the intern recruiting program in partnership with technical staff as needed.
• Coordinate requested compensation market studies with managers, the Area HR Manager, and corporate HR.
• Oversee local wellness activities (flu shots, health fairs, health club discount programs, etc.).
• Understand basic HDR benefit plan provisions, assist with employees' benefit-related questions of moderate complexity, and refer complex questions to corporate HR.
• Assist leadership with personnel administration, salary plans, and other special reports.
• Assist staff in accessing benefits and navigating the benefits system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A/E or construction industry experience.
• PHR, SHPR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel to our Northern California offices.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong client service ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience leading and attending performance conversations.
• Ability to facilitate employee training.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $95,550.00 - $136,500.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time.

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek

Diversity and Inclusion

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.