Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to join our Los Angeles, CA office on their HR team! This is not a remote position.
The HR Partner provides advanced HR support and strategic partnership in supporting Kimley-Horn initiatives and organizational goals. This role focuses on collaboration and consulting with leadership and other partners to foster a work environment where employees can be successful and flourish.
• Act as strategic advisor to partners, providing expert guidance on HR-related matters.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance management, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and values.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop proactive strategies for enhancing workplace culture.
• Partner in the facilitation of annual HR processes to include classification and salary review, bonus programs and performance development.
• Partner with leadership in supporting integration efforts for employees joining the firm at different stages of their career from college hires to senior practice partners.
• Drive initiatives that promote Kimley-Horn culture, employee engagement, morale, productivity and retention.
• Work with partners in the support and facilitation of employee leaves of absences, ADA Accommodations and workers’ compensation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and proactively mitigate potential risks.
• Collect and analyze data through various HRIS and other platforms to make recommendations that support continuous improvement.
• Partner in the development and delivery of various training initiatives to include training facilitation.
• Work collaboratively with HR team members within the region, as well as across the organization to ensure best practices are shared and implemented across all locations.
• Mentor HR professionals and provide coaching to enhance team effectiveness.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Strong foundational knowledge of HR Management practices and principles to include CA employment law.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and business leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Effectively manage a diverse workload under limited supervision.
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in group settings.
• Relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels within the organization.
• Think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
• Manage complex employee relations and other issues effectively in partnership with leadership.
• Use discretion appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in Human Resources, or related field
• At least 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in an HR generalist capacity, including experience leading employee relations, conflict resolution and investigations
• Previous experience supporting employees across multiple offices and geographies strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, to support the needs of the region.
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to learn HRIS system.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred.
• Previous experience with UltiPro UKG preferred.
• Previous experience supporting professional services/consulting firm preferred.
Salary Range:
$95,000 - $110,000
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
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