Job Description:

Take Your Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.  

Step into Your New Role  

Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity available for an HR Business Partner for the West Division, reporting to the West Division Sr Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).   

Hybrid position, willing to go into the office two – three days a week; must be close to one of the So California offices: Riverside, Laguna Hills, San Diego

Position Responsibilities

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will work in collaboration and provide consultative support to managers in the West Division responsible on matters that include, but are not limited to organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, compensation planning, talent acquisition and development, and performance management activities. The HRBP will offer best practices that support business goals resulting in client-focused solutions.

Specific tasks/activities may include the following:

Works in collaboration with assigned managers and/or business leaders to evaluate existing staff capabilities, identify gaps, and develop customized staff development initiatives that may include recruitment, training, teambuilding, and/or performance management to fulfill resource requirements.

Engages and executes, proactively, against strategic business initiatives identified in collaboration with division/ business unit.

Champions the Talent Management process and facilitate review sessions. Identify skill gaps and recommend appropriate training or opportunities to increase required skills and competencies.

Under supervision of the Senior HR Business Partner, assist with complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations as assigned.

Provides guidance and input on, workforce planning. Provides coaching and/or training to advance the skills of the leadership team, specifically their ability to manage day-to-day employee relations issues.

Reviews and proposes solutions to employee concerns/complaints to ensure their respective workplace is safe and allows for maximum efficiency/productivity.

Supports the organization’s initiatives, designed to improve profitability.

Proactively supports the delivery of HR Processes.

Maintains in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with Senior HR Business Partner as needed/required.

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions).

Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.

Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation.

Experience: 6+ years of related experience, 3 - 4 years of working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education is required. Master’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.

Certification/Registration: PHR or SHRM-CP required; SPHR or SHRM-SCP desired.

Other Knowledge and Skills: Excellent communication, both written and verbal, consulting skills and knowledge of company products and operations. Ability to manage competing demands and conflicting priorities, across multiple delivery areas and/or business units. Proven conflict management skills; superb client management experience, self-directed and motivated. Initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

 Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $80,017-$140,340. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.