Human Resources Generalist

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Location: Existing Ramboll office locations within the USA. Remote locations will be considered.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment? Are you excited about providing Human Resources (HR) support to management and employees on a broad range of people-related topics? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds interesting to you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Human Resources (HR) department as our new Human Resources Generalist / People Advisor and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our HR Generalist/People Advisor , you will join our People Advisory organization within North America and report to the Regional Head of People Advisory. Your main tasks will be US-focused. However, you will have opportunities to collaborate with People Advisory across the world on global projects and processes, driving our people agenda forward. As an experienced member of the team, you can take independent responsibility for tasks within your own scope of responsibility.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct workplace investigations: report on investigative results and take appropriate action based on the results of each investigation; provide coaching, support, and guidance to managers and employees; support workplace accommodations requests
• Coordinate pay transparency-related requests for the Americas, including communications with managers and coordinating all related activities
• Collaborate across teams globally, championing change and continuous improvement within HR. Explore, develop, and implement automation initiatives.
• Support day-to-day operations through handling and resolution of cases in ServiceNow in line with appropriate service-level agreements (SLAs). Demonstrate understanding of Workday HRIS functions.
• Other duties as assigned. Occasional travel (less than 5%) may be required.

Qualifications

About you

As part of the team, you take an active role in improving processes and ways of working while delivering services with a cohesive “One HR” approach. You will work with the People Advisory team to ensure consistent, high-quality support for employees and managers. To set you up for success in this role, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in Human Resources in a multi-state environment with a strong employee relations focus.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or equivalent certification is strongly desired.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment practices, policies, procedures, and all relevant state and federal employment laws. Able to work with a high degree of confidentiality, committed to delivering excellent, inclusive service to employees and managers.
• Strong proactive and collaborative ability across cross-cultural and virtual environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing system, HRIS (preferably Workday), PowerBI reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Be sure to include all relevant documents including your resume or CV and an optional cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work with such requests.