Strategic People & Culture Partner

We are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day by providing a diverse range of consulting services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non‑profits, and private clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada. For over 45 years, Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, caring, and values‑driven culture that empowers our employee‑owners to achieve excellence while ensuring we have fun along the way. By providing our employee‑owners with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and encouraging them to grow, we benefit from high employee‑owner retention that contributes to our longstanding partnerships with clients. Your Opportunity Driven to strengthen organizations and support meaningful careers? Passionate about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and connected to a larger purpose? If you’re excited to shape the employee experience, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you will blend strategy and execution. From recruiting and onboarding to professional development and engagement, you will support the full employment life cycle. You will also engage with leaders to navigate challenges, build capability, and drive accountability. As a key partner to the Director of People & Culture, you will help advance team priorities, identify and champion operational improvements, and serve as a trusted advisor. In this role we will count on you to: Partner with the Director of People & Culture to advance strategic objectives and ensure operations are responsive to an evolving workplace. Oversee core talent management and employee relations practices, including performance management, coaching, and employee development with a thoughtful, consistent approach, escalating to the Director of People & Culture as appropriate. Lead full‑cycle recruitment efforts for all roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and providing compensation recommendations based on internal and external equity. Facilitate an engaging onboarding process that accelerates new hire integration and productivity. Collaborate with People Leaders to develop performance improvement documentation and facilitate performance improvement meetings. Mentor and support team members with the potential to become a People Leader. Minimum Requirements 4+ years of progressive HR experience in recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and talent management (including performance management and training and development), plus two or more functional areas of HR (e.g., employee relations, leaves of absence, accommodations, compensation, benefits administration, inclusion and belonging). Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. Experience successfully managing small to mid‑size projects, including directing project team members. Experience implementing and/or managing HRIS/HCM systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrates accountability by taking ownership of commitments, following through on deliverables, proactively communicating progress and challenges, and addressing issues with a solutions‑oriented mindset. Possesses a “roll up your sleeves” mindset, seamlessly shifting from administrative tasks to strategic, senior‑level work as needed, with a focus on getting the job done and supporting team and business priorities. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of progressive recruiting trends and best practices. Applies effective sourcing techniques to identify and engage talent. Utilizes Microsoft 365 applications proficiently. Maintains a working knowledge of employment law. Communicates effectively in writing and verbally, adapting to different audiences. Stays highly organized, manages multiple priorities, and maintains strong attention to detail. Is committed to inclusion and belonging. Preferred Qualifications 8+ years of progressive HR experience. Experience working within a consulting and architecture/engineering firm environment. Experience working for a federal contractor. Experiencing mentoring or supervising team members. Benefits This position is salaried and exempt from overtime; the annual salary ranges by level are: Level III: $82,400 - $103,000 Level IV: $92,700 - $113,300 Level is determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, type/relevance of experience, skillset, geographic location, and fit for the role. Flexible hybrid work culture; Tuesdays and Thursdays in‑office in Seattle. Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; employees covered at no cost on base plan with buy‑up options available; company contribution for dependents. Section 125 flexible benefits plans – healthcare and dependent care. Company‑paid life insurance for employees; option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and dependents at employees’ expense. Company‑paid long‑term disability insurance for employees; option to purchase short‑term disability insurance at employees’ expense. Employee Assistance Program. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 401(k) retirement plan. Paid vacation accrued at 3.077 hours every two weeks (for a 40‑hour/week employee, equivalent to 10 days per year). Paid sick time accrued at 3.077 hours every two weeks (for a 40‑hour/week employee, equivalent to 10 days per year). Flexible paid holidays (10). Paid volunteer time (8 hours annually). Company‑paid annual membership dues for one professional organization. Professional development / continuing education allowance. Discretionary annual bonus. Transit benefit. To learn more, visit Reliable internet service is required for remote work, with acceptable types including cable, DSL, or fiber and minimum speeds of 30 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. A wired Ethernet connection is strongly preferred. Dial‑up, satellite, wireless bridges, range extenders, and outdated or weak Wi‑Fi connections are not supported. Equal Opportunity & Diversity At Herrera, we celebrate our differences as much as our similarities. We treat people with respect and act with integrity and objectivity. Our employment decisions are based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and have nothing to do with race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health, political ideology, veteran status, or physical appearance. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions. We are also a member of E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr