HKS, Inc. · 1 week ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expHKS, Inc. is a company focused on aligning people strategies with firm goals. The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic link between the Talent team and business teams, advising leaders and managing employee relations while supporting talent and performance initiatives.
Architecture
Responsibilities
Serves as the HR point of contact for respective regional offices to field general HR questions and inquiries and partners with Talent teams as needed to support processes (e.g., available training, exit interviews, remote work requests, implementation of approved accommodations)
Partners with leadership and employees on the handling of employee relations and sensitive personnel matters in respective region; partners with HR Leadership and HRBP team to help maintain consistency
Guides leaders on the corrective actions to address behavior/performance issues in accordance with firm guidance and helps ensure the necessary documentation is maintained
Advises leaders on performance management and helps coordinates the planning and execution of performance management processes (e.g., goal setting, evaluations) and to help ensure evaluations and other check-ins are meaningful
Responsible for capturing HRBP team data within respective Case Management platform
Maintains, monitors, and proactively reacts to HR metrics, trends, and performance to create key action items for HRBP team (e.g. focus areas for training)
Ensures compliance with region, state and city’s legal requirements and industry regulations and collaborating with global Talent team on needed actions; responsible for regional HR compliance reporting
Handles complaints and inquiries in a fair and empathetic manner
Communicates regularly and effectively with management and employees to avoid and address conflicts and disputes, and may partner with HRBP team on mediation or facilitation of resolution
Provides ongoing education to teams and offices related to culture and overall employee engagement
Supports regional office leadership with succession planning by providing human resources data, advice, and counsel
Contributes to the implementation of changes in policies and regulations governing compliance
Collaborates with global Talent team to update policies, manuals and guidelines to keep up with business and regulatory changes in line with HKS values and to guide office leadership and employee actions
May collaborate on special projects with the global Talent team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically with 6+ years of related experience
Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel
Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and respective employment laws for the region
Strong presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to proactively problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Up to 30% travel may be required
In Office Days Requirement: 3+ days required in the Dallas office
Company
HKS, Inc.
HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Noble
Chairman, President & CEO
Cory Brugger
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-09-16
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