Hill International

Human Resources Business Partner - West Region & California

Hill International • $110K — $145K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of HR Business Partner or Employee Relations experience
  • Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
  • Strong knowledge of California employment law and multi-state HR practices
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders
  • Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across California and the Western U.S.
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent management
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations and performance management
  • Support business decisions through workforce analytics and HR insights
  • Lead change management initiatives and support business transformation
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, focusing on California practices
  • Collaborate with leadership to implement HR programs that enhance business outcomes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Competitive paid time off and paid company holidays
  • Leadership development and professional certification support
  • Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

California Preferred | Hybrid Work Environment | Regional Travel Required

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across California and the Western United States.

Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational design.

Provide expert guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Support and influence business decisions through workforce analytics, HR insights, and practical problem-solving.

Lead change management initiatives and support business transformation efforts.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong focus on California employment practices.

Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and regional leadership to implement HR programs that improve business outcomes and employee experience.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner or Employee Relations experience
  • Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required
  • Strong knowledge of California employment law and multi-state HR practices
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders at all levels
  • Exceptional communication, coaching, consulting, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams

Preferred Qualifications
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
  • Experience supporting engineering, construction, consulting, professional services, or project-based organizations
  • Experience with workforce analytics, compensation, talent management, and organizational development
  • Willingness to travel throughout the West Region as business needs require

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000 annually

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000, depending on experience, education, certifications, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity considerations.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We believe great people deserve great rewards.

Our total rewards package includes:

Healthcare Coverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Financial wellness resources
  • Supplemental voluntary insurance programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

Work-Life Balance
  • Competitive paid time off program
  • Paid company holidays

Professional Growth
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Professional certification support
  • Career advancement within a global organization
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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About Hill International

Hill International is a construction consulting firm that provides program and project management, construction management, cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management and claims avoidance to clients involved in major construction projects worldwide. The company serves a variety of industries, including transportation, power, buildings, industrial, environmental and government. Hill International has managed construction projects on all seven continents, including the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world.
Learn more about Hill International
Size
2,578 employees
Market Cap
$192.9 million
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$360.2 million
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