This HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated groups. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively within our HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Consults with leaders and employees providing daily HR guidance and direction. Must be able to interface at all levels of the organization
• Understands business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
• Analyzes trends and metrics and shares insights and opportunities with leadership and management
• Resolves complex employee relations issues and addresses grievances and concerns
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Provides HR policy guidance, direction and adherence
• Monitors and reports on workforce and succession planning
• Creates, leads directs and/or participates in a variety of projects and programs including – salary planning, policy development, training design and delivery, workforce design and workforce planning Suggests/helps create HR strategies for clients
• Comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously - orientated on results

Requirements:

• 5- 7+ years of progressive work experience in Human Resources
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an HR Business Partner
• BS degree in Human Resources or related field
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Analytical and goal-oriented
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
• Thorough knowledge of labor law/legislation Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices
• Ability to scale easily between strategic and tactical task
• HR certification is a plus

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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