People Relations Partner

People Relations Partner Opportunity

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a People Relations Partner to our growing Human Resources division in Seattle, WA. The People Relations Partner is a frontline HR practitioner who supports corporate and professional employee populations across McKinstry, reporting to the Senior Director of HR Business Partnership. This role delivers consistent, people-centered HR support to the HRBP team, and at times, employees and managers - handling day-to-day intake of employee relations, policy guidance, and HRBP process execution that enables the HRBP team to focus on strategic business partnership. This role is an important connector between employees, managers, and the broader People Team. Additional responsibilities may include:

• HR Practices and Processes Support
• Employee Relations Intake and General Guidance
• Manager Guidance Through Escalation Flow
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance
• Data & Reporting

What you need to succeed at McKinstry

• 24 years of HR generalist, employee relations or experience across multiple HR functional disciplines
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices (federal/state/local)
• Experience supporting a professional or corporate employee population
• Operational excellence - with solid organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build trust across all levels of the organization, with active listening and empathy
• Data accuracy solid aptitude using analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of confidentiality required with ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
• Solid technology aptitude and acumen/proficiency, including: Microsoft Office Suite (e.g.: Outlook, Word, Excel and PP), AI and digital agility (with user willingness), HRIS and software systems (Workday if possible)
• Coaching and influencing without authority desired
• Policy application, compliance orientation and general employment law
• Collaborative partnership across HR functions
• Desired, not required - PHR or SHRM-CP certification (or in progress)

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $72,090 - $119,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.