Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid Work Options)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

CDM Smith is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our Technical Services Unit (TSU), providing HR support to the Water Services Group. Reporting to and working in partnership with the Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, this role will provide strategic HR leadership, driving initiatives that align with corporate objectives. The Senior HR Business Partner will play a key role in mitigating organizational risk and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role will be an advisor to business leaders for matters regarding talent initiatives, employee relations, compensation, training, and other HR programs and policies that impact business unit's ability to successfully achieve its objectives.

The ideal candidate will :

• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to managers and employees across designated regions or divisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Administer a broad range of HR functions including employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, engagement, workforce and succession planning, employee development, performance management, organizational development, HRIS, recruitment support, and relocation.
• Identify and escalate emerging HR trends and issues, collaborating with business leaders to support workforce planning. This includes conducting workforce reviews, identifying high-potential talent, implementing succession plans, and continuously refining workforce strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, managing conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and discrimination concerns. Provide policy guidance and seek legal counsel when necessary to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Partner with other HR teams to address organizational challenges, recommending innovative approaches to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.
• Advise managers on performance feedback strategies to support employee growth and development.
• Lead or contribute to HR initiatives, projects, and program development efforts that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the HR function and the broader organization.

This role can be based in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Houston, TX. The employment type is regular. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, preferably within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. Join our team and make a difference.

The amount of travel required is 20%. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills and abilities include strong organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment, excellent Microsoft Office skills, ability to work with detail, oversee multiple priorities, and work within deadlines, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Background checks and drug testing may be required for this position.

The pay range for this position is $77,667 to $128,128. All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Work location options include hybrid work options.