Human Resources Partner

at  KimleyHorn

Overview:
Kimley-Horn is looking for a dynamic and energetic Human Resources Partner for our Southwest region. This role is based in our Phoenix, AZ office and provides support to multiple offices in our Southwest region, in collaboration with other HR partners. Additionally, this role will work with the nationwide HR team. This is an in-office opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with internal clients and local, regional, and firmwide HR partners
• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general employee relations concerns, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
• Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for mid-level new hires
• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation
• Work with regional partners to manage employee relocations
• Develop and facilitate multiple training programs
• Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact
• Occasionally recruit for administrative positions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s degree) in Human Resources or related field
• A minimum of 6 - 10 years of related experience, including employee relations
• Ability to travel within the Southwest region (including Mesa, Prescott, Las Vegas, and Reno) to support the business needs; overnight travel required occasionally
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship building
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently, with little day-to-day oversight
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service
• Preferred: PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SC

Why Kimley-Horn?:
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

• Build strong relationships with internal clients and local, regional, and firmwide HR partners
• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general employee relations concerns, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
• Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for mid-level new hires
• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation
• Work with regional partners to manage employee relocations
• Develop and facilitate multiple training programs
• Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact
• Occasionally recruit for administrative position