Gensler ยท 1 day ago
HR Business Partner
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expGensler is a global design firm committed to creating impactful solutions for communities and cities. They are seeking a highly experienced Regional HR Business Partner to support human resource and talent management services across multiple offices, focusing on strategic HR initiatives and employee engagement.
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Responsibilities
Act as thought partner to studio leadership and develop talent strategies aligned to business objectives
Manage all aspects of employee relations issues and investigations by partnering with leadership
Oversee the assessment of talent gaps & needs to ensure roles are filled with the appropriate internal/external talent considerations
Facilitate global mobility of employees with transfer, relocation, and visa processing
Support full lifecycle of the employee from on-boarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement
Manage Gensler special recognition programs
Advise leadership regarding compensation and reward programs
Analyzes talent data, reports, metrics to inform talent decisions
Assist in developing performance management tools, formalizing succession planning, and proactively developing staff and leadership
Implements talent development and training programs and processes in partnership with Talent Development Manager
Partner with HR team colleagues to create and innovate HR practices and programs
Partner with shared services staff to deliver best in class people solutions & services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area required
10+ years of Human Resources experience; (5+ years at manager level)
Effective team management experience
Working knowledge of employment law and compliance regulations at federal, state and local levels
Strong employee relations skills & expertise
Experience working in a Professional Services environment
Excellent communication & organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment
Ability to travel to offices within the region up to 25%
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
Preferred
Advanced MS Office proficiency preferred, particularly Excel/Power Point; In-Design, a plus
Experience with Workday preferred
PHR/SPHR certification or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Standard benefits will be offered
Bonuses
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k
Profit sharing
Employee stock ownership
Twice annual bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
Company
Gensler
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Hoskins
Co-CEO/Executive Director
Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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