Perkins Eastman · 10 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Manager - West Coast
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expPerkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice dedicated to creating a positive impact on the human experience. The Senior Human Resources Manager will be a strategic partner for the West Coast and Central Region, focusing on improving employee experience and aligning business objectives with people strategies.
ArchitectureGraphic Design
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior strategic advisor to studio and department leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent optimization
Translate business priorities into people strategies that drive growth, operational excellence, and a strong firm culture
Partner with HR Director to assist with change management initiatives, including restructurings, new studio launches, system implementations, and process redesign
Build trusted relationships across leadership and teams, strengthening alignment between leaders and employees
Maintain regular touchpoints with studio and department leaders to ensure proactive support
Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
Mediate and resolve sensitive employee issues and conduct fair, thorough, and objective investigations
Foster a culture of transparency, inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety within creative and project teams
Partner with firm leadership to evaluate team structure, capacity, and resourcing across multiple project phases
Support strategic workforce planning for large-scale, project-driven environments including forecasting, staffing, and succession planning
Champion innovative HR programs that contribute to the firm’s long-term strategic goals
Uphold and promote the firm’s values and culture across all studios, offices, and project teams
Collaborate with HR leadership to oversee engagement, recognition, and retention programs
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including inclusive hiring practices, mentorship programs, and equitable growth pathways
Interpret and apply HR policies consistently across studio locations
Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top architectural, design, and technical talent
Leverage HR analytics to provide leaders with insights regarding turnover, engagement, utilization, and workforce trends
Qualification
Required
10+ years of advanced HR experience, including 3–5 years in a strategic HR manager role
Experience in architecture, engineering, design, construction, creative services, or other project-based organizations strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred
Deep understanding of workforce planning and talent management in billable-hour or project-driven environments
Strong coaching, consulting, and leadership-influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to drive behavior change, develop leaders, and support high-performance cultures
Strong and current knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices across federal and state regulations
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Proven ability to build effective partnerships, manage competing priorities, and lead complex HR functions
High level of initiative, follow-through, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS platforms; comfortable using data to inform decisions
Preferred
Experience in architecture, engineering, design, construction, creative services, or other project-based organizations strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401k Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary
Company
Perkins Eastman
Perkins Eastman is an international architecture, interior design, urban design, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design projects.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew J. Adelhardt III
Co-CEO | General Counsel
Nick Leahy, AIA, LEED AP
Co-CEO, Executive Director
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