Director of People & Culture

Description

Location: Concord, NH

Nobis Group is an integrated consulting firm providing engineering solutions for public and private projects of all sizes. We are committed to solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live – community by community, and project by project.

Nobis is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Director of People & Culture to join our leadership team and shape the people strategy that drives our organization's success. This role blends high-level strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution and is ideal for a collaborative, influential HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

As a key partner to the Executive Team, you will play a central role in building an engaged, high-performing workforce; strengthening leadership capabilities; and ensuring our culture reflects our values and commitment to excellence.

Some of What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning HR initiatives within business goals.
• Lead organizational change efforts that support growth, agility, and performance.
• Partner across departments to shape workforce strategies and drive operational excellence.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team.
• Develops and leads talent acquisition, employee development, and succession planning.
• Implement programs that strengthen leadership, retention, and employee growth.

HR Operations & Employee Experience

• Oversee daily HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Enhance HR processes, systems, and services to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Drive initiatives that improve engagement, culture, and the overall employee consistency.

Compliance & HR Infrastructure

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Oversee benefits administration, workers' compensation, and health and safety programs.

What You’ll Need to Bring With You

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 year minimum in a leadership position in Human Resources with experience inclusive of progressive supervisory roles in core HR disciplines such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee relations, workers compensation, etc.
• Demonstrated success in leading talent development initiatives, including succession planning, leadership coaching, and employee engagement strategies.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level as well as diving into day-to-day HR operations.
• Experience in employment law and other government compliance regulations and ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex difficult, and emotional issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Skilled in driving continuous improvement and change management initiative across HR and other departments.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have own transportation, and proof of auto insurance and be able to travel between office locations and attend meetings and events as needed.
• Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR) required.
• Senior professional certification in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) is highly preferred.

What It’s Like Working at Nobis

We are 100% Employee-Owned and that makes you an owner. As a Nobis Employee-Owner, you will become part of a team that thrives on diversity of thought, encourages out-of-the-box ideas, and strives to fulfill our mission to deliver unparalleled engineering and environmental solutions that drive employee-owner, client, and community success.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and a flexible hybrid schedule that allows our employee-owners to maintain a comfortable balance between life and work. In addition to our extensive benefits package, you will have access to all the advantages that come with working for an ESOP.

Nobis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.