Human Resources Business Partner - #1405618

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the HR Business Partner will provide leadership and support on various Human Resources functions and initiatives to all organizational levels in a multi-state environment. You will primarily work from our Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, or Austin, TX office with the flexibility to work remotely from home up to two days per week.

Key Focus Areas:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders in support of their division’s people initiatives, leadership effectiveness, and influence in business outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic goals and translate those into effective HR strategies and plans.
• Establish and sustain productive working relationships with leaders and employees, offering guidance and advice on various HR and business issues at both strategic and operational levels.
• In collaboration with talent acquisition, support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top talent, through developing and implementing workforce planning and hiring strategies. Participate in the interviewing and hiring process as needed.
• Partner with managers to develop and implement performance management plans and provide coaching and feedback to improve employee performance and development.
• Manage, facilitate and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Analyze people trends and metrics to identify improvement areas and guide HR decisions.
• Stay up to date on HR trends and best practices, continuously seeking ways to improve HR processes and outcomes.
• What You Will Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• A minimum of five years of broad Human Resources experience
• Proven ability to develop relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, influence decision-makers and implement solutions
• Proven employee relations and active listening skills
• Ability to navigate multiple requests, manage learning projects to meet deadlines and resolve conflicting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to use technology and data, and drive process efficiencies, including experience in ADP Workforce Now preferred
• A/E/C industry experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and the ability to work from various locations
  
  

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.