OverviewKimley-Horn is seeking an experienced HR Partner to enhance our Regional HR team in California. This office-based position is located at our Riverside office: 3801 University Avenue, Suite 300, Riverside, CA 92501.
Responsibilities
The HR Partner provides advanced HR support and strategic partnership in supporting Kimley-Horn initiatives and organizational goals. This role focuses on collaboration and consulting with leadership and other partners to foster a work environment where employees can be successful and flourish.
- Act as strategic advisor to partners, providing expert guidance on HR-related matters.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance management, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and values.
- Collaborate with leaders to develop proactive strategies for enhancing workplace culture.
- Partner in the facilitation of annual HR processes to include classification and salary review, bonus programs and performance development.
- Partner with leadership in supporting integration efforts for employees joining the firm at different stages of their career from college hires to senior practice partners.
- Drive initiatives that promote Kimley-Horn culture, employee engagement, morale, productivity and retention.
- Work with partners in the support and facilitation of employee leaves of absences, ADA Accommodations and workers’ compensation.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and proactively mitigate potential risks.
- Collect and analyze data through various HRIS and other platforms to make recommendations that support continuous improvement.
- Partner in the development and delivery of various training initiatives to include training facilitation.
- Work collaboratively with HR team members within the region, as well as across the organization to ensure best practices are shared and implemented across all locations.
- Mentor HR professionals and provide coaching to enhance team effectiveness.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong foundational knowledge of HR Management practices and principles to include CA employment law.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and business leaders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organization and follow-through skills.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Effectively manage a diverse workload under limited supervision.
- Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in group settings.
- Relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels within the organization.
- Think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
- Manage complex employee relations and other issues effectively in partnership with leadership.
- Use discretion appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general employee relations support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
- Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for new hires at all levels
- Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
- Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation
- Develop and facilitate multiple training programs
- Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in Human Resources, or related field
- At least 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in an HR generalist capacity, including experience leading employee relations, conflict resolution and investigations
- Previous experience supporting employees across multiple offices and geographies strongly preferred
- Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, to support the needs of the region
- Proficiency in Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to learn HRIS system
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
- Previous experience with UltiPro UKG preferred
- Previous experience supporting professional services/consulting firm preferred
Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000
Depending on applicable experience and education.
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
