Overview:

Kimley-Horn is looking for a new Human Resources Business Partners for our Central Region, based in our Fort Worth, TX, office! This employee relations focused role provides support to multiple offices throughout the region. Additionally, this role will work with the firmwide HR team.

Responsibilities:

Build strong relationships with internal client groups to be seen as an HR subject matter expert, advisor, and support

Consult with internal clients/partners and propose solutions in the areas of retention, employee relations support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development

Partner closely and collaborate with the regional HR team and provide guidance to HR Coordinators

Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for new hires at all levels

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

Serve on firmwide HR subcommittees to develop and/or improve effectiveness of processes, training, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelors (or Masters degree) in Human Resources or related field

6 or more years of related experience including employee relations experience

Day travel within the DFW metroplex is required to support the needs of the region, approximately 20%; overnight travel required occasionally

Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems

Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship building

Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision

Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals

Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred

Why Kimley-Horn?:

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!