Senior HR Business Partner - Strategic HR Leader

CDM Smith; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our Technical Services Unit in the United States, providing strategic HR leadership and guidance to business leaders across regions. The role focuses on talent initiatives, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy compliance to mitigate risk and support enterprise objectives.

The ideal candidate will lead HR activities, administer compensation and benefits, manage HR programs, and partner with HR teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to managers and employees across designated regions or divisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Administer a broad range of HR functions including employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, engagement, workforce and succession planning, employee development, performance management, organizational development, HRIS, recruitment support, and relocation.
• Identify and elevate emerging HR trends and issues, collaborating with business leaders to support workforce planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, managing conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and discrimination concerns.
• Partner with other HR teams to address organizational challenges, recommending innovative approaches to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.
• Advise managers on performance feedback strategies to support employee growth and development.
• Lead or contribute to HR initiatives, projects, and program development efforts that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the HR function and the broader organization.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our Technical Services Unit in the United States, providing strategic HR leadership and guidance to business leaders across regions. The role focuses on talent initiatives, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy compliance to mitigate risk and support enterprise objectives.

The ideal candidate will lead HR activities, administer compensation and benefits, manage HR programs, and partner with HR teams to improve