Human Resources Business Partner

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. Our Human Resource team has an opening for a Human Resources Business Partner . This role can be based in the following cities. Chicago Fort Worth Houston Minneapolis About HR at DLR Group: DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. With over 30 office locations, our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge excites you and you enjoy working with team members who exude professionalism and creativity and are self-driven in taking on initiatives, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources team! Human Resources is an emerging and rapidly growing function at DLR Group. Over the last 6 years our team size has grown from 3 team members to 20! In the last year alone, the team has overhauled our benefits & wellness offerings, completed a compensation maturity project, have expanded support internationally, implemented a new applicant tracking system, a new engagement survey tool, streamlined recruiting and onboarding practices and are currently in the middle of a performance management re-vamp. As a member of this fast-growing team, there will be many opportunities to take on new challenges and initiatives. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to help us mature our function. This individual will lead activities for their area of responsibility associated with the performance management process (ex. goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, development planning) to ensure utilization of tools by management achieves business results. The HRBP will provide coaching and act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, manage employee relations issues, provide guidance on talent management and foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement. This role also collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement HR Strategies, solve complex challenges and support leaders in achieving business goals. What you will do: Collaborate with and advise leaders, providing insights and guidance on all things people/culture related Manage and resolve employee relations issues Implement strategies around performance management and career development programs, increasing adoption and effectiveness of programs Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to develop proactive workforce planning strategies Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures and provide guidance on complex HR issues to mitigate risk. Analyze retention, engagement, turnover and other HR metrics and data to assess effectiveness, trends and recommend data driven solutions Partners with internal clients, the HRBP team and broader HR team in the creation, implementation and ongoing execution of key talent programs and activities including but not limited to onboarding/offboarding, feedback and performance management and career development. Assist with policy development and updates, conducting research of best practices in policies, programs, and competitive intelligence, as needed. Manage and drive completion of multiple HR projects, simultaneously Advise leaders on compensation best practices including appropriate starting salaries, promotional increases, etc. Support leaders on retention and engagement efforts Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience Strong communication skills with ability to influence and build credibility at all levels Continuous improvement mindset; seeking ways to drive innovation and efficiencies throughout the firm Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of employment laws and practices Demonstrated experience maintaining confidential employment information Some travel may be required Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the architecture, engineering, or design industry Experience supporting a national, multi-location firm. Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $93,000 - $120,000 USD DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr