What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Partner position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner for our Florida region, based in our West Palm Beach, FL office! (NOT REMOTE) This employee relations focused role provides support to multiple offices throughout the region. Additionally, this role will work with the firmwide/nationwide HR team.
Responsibilities
- Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general employee relations support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
- Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for new hires at all levels
- Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
- Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation
- Develop and facilitate multiple training programs
- Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact
Qualifications
- Bachelors (or Masters degree) in Human Resources or related field
- 6 or more years of related experience including employee relations experience
- Day travel is required to support the needs of the region, approximately 20%; overnight travel required occasionally
- Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship building
- Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service
Desired:
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred