HR Business Partner — Growth, Training & Engagement

Kimley-Horn; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Austin, TX is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our local HR team. This is not a remote position, and the role emphasizes employee relations, retention initiatives, performance management, and career development, with about 20% travel.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor's or Master's in HR, strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience including employee relations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Day travel is required to support the needs of the region, approximately 20%; overnight travel 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, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with team members within the region and across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions and engage partners in retention efforts, general employee relations support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
• Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for new hires at all levels
• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
• 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

Skills

Employee relations

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

HRIS systems

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Austin, TX is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our local HR team. This is not a remote position, and the role emphasizes employee relations, retention initiatives, performance management, and career development, with about 20% travel.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor's or Master's in HR, strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and HRIS systems.