Human Resources Partner

Kimley-Horn; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family building benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Tulsa, OK is seeking an in-office HR Business Partner to support retention, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning across the region. You will conduct orientations and manage leaves, while serving as benefits contact and collaborating with leaders on talent initiatives.

This role requires 6+ years of HR experience, a degree in HR, travel up to 50% regionally, knowledge of labor law, and SHRM/PHR credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience including employee relations experience.
• Bachelor's (or Masters) degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Day travel is required to support region needs, ~50%; 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 skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate across the region and the firm.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions and engage partners in retention efforts, ER support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, and career development.
• Conduct new hire orientations and lead integration planning for new hires at all levels.
• Serve as benefits contact by answering questions and educating employees on programs.
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation.
• Develop and facilitate multiple training programs.
• Manage special projects with region-wide and company-wide impact.

Skills

Employee relations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to join our Tulsa, OK office on their HR team! This is an in office position.

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of 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

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience including employee relations experience
• Bachelors (or Masters degree) in Human Resources or related field
• Day travel is required to support the needs of the region, approximately 50%; 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 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.