Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid Work Options)

Job Description: 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 the business units ability to successfully achieve its objectives.

Location: This role can be based in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Houston, TX. Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

• 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 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.
  

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelors Degree.
  • 5 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Travel frequency depends on duties and project needs.
    
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, preferably within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.
    
  
  
  

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 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.

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Join Us CDM Smith where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best. Our employees are the heart of our company and we strive to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee.

Pay Range Minimum: $77,667

Pay Range Maximum: $128,128

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Travel: 20%

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith may require background checks and drug testing as applicable. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment in the United States. Timing varies for positions outside the United States.

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.