Regional Human Resources Manager

Kimley-Horn; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Time off flexibility

Financial wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Regional Human Resources Manager for its Indianapolis office. This role provides HR leadership across the Great Lakes Region, focusing on employee relations, recruiting, and retention strategies. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor's or Master's in HR (or related), and strong leadership skills. This position emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams and requires approximately 30% travel throughout Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Join a company ranked among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for 18 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of HR experience in professional services or relevant field.
• Record of organizational leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing retention strategies.
• Based in Indianapolis, IN office with in-office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership as member of the regional leadership team.
• Oversee employee relations, recruiting, integration, and retention.
• Collaborate with internal clients on sensitive employment matters.
• Develop and deliver employee training and coaching to the regional HR team.
• Oversee regional college recruiting and senior-level recruiting initiatives.
• Identify and resolve compliance-related issues.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Recruiting

Coaching

Organizational leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field

SPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an emotionally intelligent and strategic Regional Human Resources Manager to join our Great Lakes Region's leadership team. Based in our Indianapolis, Indiana (IN) office, this role provides HR leadership and support to multiple offices in the region. Additionally, this role will work with the firmwide/nationwide HR leadership team (this is an in-office role).

Responsibilities

The Regional HR Manager provides strategic HR leadership as a member of the regional leadership team. Responsibilities span many aspects of HR management including employee relations, recruiting, integration, retention, and employee development activities for the region which encompasses Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Duties include collaborating with internal clients on sensitive employment matters (such as performance management), developing and implementing retention strategies and tactics, overseeing a regional college recruiting program, partnering on senior level recruiting initiatives with industry leaders and senior recruiters, identifying and resolving compliance related issues, providing coaching to the Regional Team, and developing and delivering employee training. The Regional HR Manager is responsible for leading and growing the regional HR team. The Regional HR Manager will report to the Regional Leader, with dotted line reporting to the firm’s Director of Human Resources, and will collaborate closely with the regional production, marketing, finance, and information technology leaders and with the other Regional HR Managers across the firm. The position will require constant interaction with consulting engineering practice leaders in the region to ensure quality client service to internal clients.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field; SPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP preferred; a minimum of 15 years of HR experience in professional services or a relevant field encompassing the responsibilities and duties outlined above; and a demonstrated record of organizational leadership experience. The position will be based full-time in our Indianapolis, Indiana (IN) office. Approximately 30% travel is required to offices throughout the region. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a performance-based work environment and can advance to ownership.

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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.