HR Business Partner

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities (twice yearly)

Job summary

Gensler’s New York office is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with Studio Leaders, Office Leaders, and Regional Leadership to shape an exceptional team member experience in a global design firm known for its People First culture.

As part of a team of HR Business Partners, you will guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, onboarding, mobility, and offboarding while leveraging HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience across multiple functions.
• Experience resolving employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to guide managers through performance management and documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; inspires trust.
• Proficient in MS Office; adept with data analysis.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS.
• Knowledge of employment law at federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience in professional services, architecture, or engineering firms is a plus.
• Base salary range estimated between $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Studio & Office Leaders and Regional HR to advise leaders and team members.
• Coach managers on performance management, development, workforce planning, and building high-performing teams.
• Navigate employee relations matters with sound judgment.
• Support onboarding, engagement, mobility, and offboarding initiatives.
• Provide guidance on policies, benefits, compliance and HR programs.
• Use HR metrics to identify trends and support strategic decisions.
• Partner with Talent Development to drive learning, succession planning, engagement, growth.
• Bring fresh ideas and continuous improvement to HR practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication

HRIS (Workday)

Employment law

MS Office

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Professional services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Description

Gensler’s New York office is looking for an experienced

Description

Gensler’s New York office is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and creative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing HR team supporting one of Gensler’s largest and most influential offices. In this role, you will partner closely with Studio Leaders, Office Leaders, and Regional Leadership to help shape an exceptional team member experience. If you are an experienced HR Generalist or HR Business Partner ready to take the next step in your career, this is your opportunity to become a trusted HR advisor within a global design firm known for innovation and a People First culture.

As part of a team of HR Business Partners, you will play a critical role in helping leaders navigate complex people matters, develop high-performing teams, and foster an inclusive, engaging workplace culture. You will balance strategic partnership with hands‑on support across the team member lifecycle, serving as a trusted resource to both leaders and team members.

What You Will Do

• Partner with Studio & Office Leaders along with Regional HR leadership on all people-related matters, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members.


• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, workforce planning, and building high-performing teams.


• Navigate employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, and complex employee issues with sound judgment and discretion.


• Support the team member lifecycle through onboarding, engagement, mobility, and offboarding initiatives that enhance the employee experience.


• Provide guidance on policies, benefits, compliance, and HR programs while helping leaders navigate people-related decisions.


• Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support strategic business decisions.


• Partner with Talent Development to drive learning, succession planning, engagement, and professional growth initiatives.


• Bring fresh ideas, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuously improving HR practices and the team member experience.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field


• 10+ years of HR experience with exposure to multiple HR functions


• Experience resolving employee relations issues with professionalism, confidentiality and care


• Ability to guide managers through performance management and documentation processes


• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills – someone who inspires trust and collaboration


• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems, including reporting and data analysis


• Solid understanding of employment law and compliance at federal, state, and local levels


• Experience in professional services, architecture, or engineering firms is a plus


• The base salary range will be estimated to be between $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Employment employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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