Human Resources Business Partner

Job Type Full-time Description Make an Impact Where People and Business Intersect Shive-Hattery is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across assigned Business Units. This role goes beyond traditional HR support-you'll partner directly with leaders to strengthen teams, develop leadership capability, improve employee engagement, and drive business success through people strategies. If you're energized by coaching leaders, solving complex people challenges, influencing culture, and helping organizations thrive, we'd love to talk with you. What You'll Do Partner with Leaders Serve as the primary HR advisor for assigned Business Units. Coach People Leaders through employee relations matters, performance conversations, and organizational challenges. Provide practical, business-focused guidance on complex employee situations. Develop Leadership Capability Build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels. Facilitate leadership discussions, talent reviews, and development planning. Support leadership assessments, onboarding, and growth initiatives. Strengthen Engagement & Culture Partner with leaders to turn engagement survey results into meaningful action. Conduct stay interviews to identify trends and opportunities. Champion an inclusive, high‑performing culture aligned with Shive‑Hattery's values. Drive Talent & Organizational Effectiveness Support succession planning, internal mobility, and talent development strategies. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition partners to address workforce needs. Identify organizational trends, retention risks, and opportunities to improve team performance. Requirements 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, or business‑facing HR experience. Experience coaching leaders and partnering with leadership on complex people matters. Strong relationship‑building, communication, and influencing skills. Ability to balance employee advocacy with business priorities. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred. AEC industry experience is a plus. At Shive-Hattery, our people are at the center of everything we do. As an HR Business Partner, you'll have the opportunity to influence leaders, strengthen culture, and help create an exceptional employee experience while partnering directly with business leaders to drive meaningful results. Join us and help build a Destination Workplace where people and business thrive together. Who We Are Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You'll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You're looking to build something great. So are we. Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver's license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr