HR Business Partner

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Human Resources, with a minimum of 7 years as an HR Business Partner or consultant
  • 3+ years of experience managing HR teams
  • Bachelor's degree in HR Management or a related field
  • Experience in business partnerships within engineering, technical, or consulting contexts is preferred
  • Possession of HR, Lean, or PROSCI certifications is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Support HR initiatives in alignment with strategic business goals
  • Assess organizational changes and guide leaders in implementing necessary adjustments
  • Facilitate discussions that promote core values and collaboration
  • Adopt a customer-service approach, anticipating stakeholder needs and ensuring smooth HR processes
  • Advise on employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management
  • Lead sensitive investigations and collaborate with Legal as required
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
  • Coach managers to enhance individual and team performance
  • Facilitate training and leadership development programs
  • Utilize data and technology to enhance HR processes and operational effectiveness
  • Contribute to broader HR initiatives and support evolving business needs

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching contribution
  • Profit sharing
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Company stock options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition assistance for professional growth
  • Emphasis on work-life balance
Full Job Description
Overview

We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, engagement, and change management, and thrives in a dynamic environment where both strategic thinking and hands-on execution matter.

If you excel at navigating complex situations, building strong partnerships, and delivering practical, business-aligned HR solutions, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Strategic HR Partnership
  • Support key organizational and HR initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
  • Anticipate and evaluate the potential impacts of organizational changes and local policy updates, and guiding leaders through necessary adjustments to best support their teams
  • Facilitate dialogue and discussion to align values and encourage collaboration
  • Model a customer-service mindset by anticipating stakeholder needs, removing barriers, and ensuring HR processes feel seamless and accessible
  • Provide consistent, accurate, and approachable HR support that reinforces a culture of quality, accountability, and follow-through

Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Advise leaders on employee relations issues, including investigations, performance management, and coaching
  • Lead sensitive investigations and partner with Legal when needed
  • Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws
  • Manage ADA accommodation requests and documentation
  • Provide steady support during urgent or complex situations

Performance & Leadership Support
  • Coach managers to strengthen individual and team performance
  • Facilitate training and support leadership development efforts
  • Mentor HRBPs and contribute to their growth and development

Operational Excellence & Insights
  • Use data, tools, and technology to improve people processes and organizational effectiveness

And Other Responsibilities as Needed
  • Contribute to broader HR initiatives and support the evolving needs of the business


Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 7 years of HRBP/HR consulting experience
  • 3+ years managing a team of HR professionals
  • Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field
  • Business partnership experience within an engineering, technical, or consulting organization a plus
  • HR, Lean, PROSCI Certification a plus


CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

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