Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner plays a crucial role in developing and executing strategic HR initiatives that align with the overall objectives of the organization. They serve as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leaders, providing guidance and support on a wide range of human resources matters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational leaders to understand the organization's goals, challenges, and opportunities, and provide strategic HR guidance to support their achievement.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Access the current organizational structure, talent capabilities, and workforce planning needs.
• Design and implement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Provide guidance and support in managing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to develop effective talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing, screening, and selection processes.
• Implement programs to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent within the organization.
• Develop and implement performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance improvement initiatives.
• Support organizational change initiatives by providing change management expertise, including communication plans, training, and employee engagement strategies.
• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and promote a positive work environment.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leaders, highlighting HR initiatives and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of HR Business Partner or related experience.
• 5+ years of Employee Relations experience.
• Environmental experience: Mid-to-large organization environment, multi-office responsibility, and/or engineering consulting firm.
• Talent expertise: performance management, development planning, talent reviews preferred.
• Current human resources credentials or certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership coaching skills.
• Strictly maintains confidentiality and privacy of employees and candidates.
• Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Able to prioritize workload and work on multiple projects to meet project deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with HCM systems - current system in use is UKG.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Travel up to 20% of the time to meet in-person with client groups.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Able to prioritize workload and work on multiple projects to meet project deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with HCM systems - current system in use is UKG.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Travel up to 20% of the time to meet in-person with client groups.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expertise in HR best practices and industry trends.
• Experience in employee relations and performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.