Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 month ago
Sr. Human Resources Manager
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Sr. Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted advisor, driving talent management and fostering a collaborative workplace culture in alignment with the firm’s objectives.
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Responsibilities
Trusted advisor to the Partnership, CPO, and Principals to align and drive Firm culture for our New York and Washington DC offices. Critical member of the firmwide HR Leadership team
Provide talent management and human resources support driving performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, and other talent initiatives in support of local offices and firm
Collaborate closely with employees and supervisors on policies, programs, and strategy
Formulate and implement programs, and initiatives that foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture and aligns with business objectives in collaboration with the firmwide HR team and office leadership
Assess training needs and make program recommendations to the CPO that will support employee growth and development
Collaborate closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to define hiring needs and ensure a consistent, best-in-class candidate experience. Manage compensation decisions for new hires and staff in close collaboration with local leadership
Use data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making and measure organizational health. This involves optimizing HR systems, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging HR metrics to drive process efficiency
Reduce risk to the Firm by acting as a liaison between leaders and employees by consulting and managing grievances and resolving complex employee relations cases
Strong understanding of local, state, government, and immigration laws. Support supervisors and employees knowledge and understanding of policy/legal issues in the workplace
Perform other tasks and responsibilities that may be required for this role
Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members
Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews
Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge
Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12+ years of experience as a Human Resources Manager with at least 6 or more years' management experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Must possess the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with regards to project, business and personnel matters
Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to respond with urgency to requests in a fast-paced work environment
Exceptional interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills with a polished and professional presence
Thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal employment law
Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution
High level of proficiency with applications such as Google Workspace and Workday
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
Experience working in professional services and/or architecture/engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry is a plus
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candace Carroll
Chief Financial Officer
Carrie Byles
Partner
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