Senior HR Partner

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic HR initiatives across multiple client groups. You will provide executive-level HR consultation, partner with COEs, and drive workforce planning, succession, and performance management.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of employment law, strong change management capabilities, and the ability to engage a global workforce. Flexible hybrid arrangements may be available after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field required or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of domestic employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership consultation for assigned client base.
• Coordinate with COEs and other specialists to implement HR strategy.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, and performance management.
• Advise management on HR policies, programs and procedures.
• Support change management and communication across global teams.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive HR consulting

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Performance management

Change management

Policy guidance

Global HR experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116565

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch? At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters - designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other - speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world - gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and Execute Human Resources (HR) Strategies to support leadership in achievement of business objectives
• Provide executive level HR consultation
• Consult and execute on various HR cyclical activities (Pay Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Review, etc)
• Coordinate with COEs and other specialist to execute strategy within assigned client base
• Work collaboratively across parts of BV leadership within the business and HR

The Team

As a Senior HR Partner at BV, you will be part of the critical and forward‑thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership consultation and support for assigned client base. This may include areas such as:

• Workforce planning
• Staffing consultation
• Training, development, and skill enhancement
• Succession planning
• Organization design
• Performance management
• Culture assessment and development
• Employee relations & coaching
• Compensation administration
• Identifies, plans, executes critical HR goals
• Identify critical HR goals and factors for success; is responsible for executing related actions
• Cultivate a partnering relationship with top line leaders
• Consult and provide insights to leaders
• Advise management on HR Policies, programs, and procedures
• Act as liaison between division and HR functional areas
• Performs role as change agent for implementing new HR programs and/or processes.
• Develops and executes communication plans.
• Advises management and professionals on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures. Seeks to ensure compliance and understanding of HR policies.
• Analyzes and provides advice to management on methods and approaches to resolve
• Provide ongoing guidance and development support to HR Partners to strengthen overall team performance
• Champion change management initiatives and drive alignment of HR processes across global teams to ensure consistency, scalability, and adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field; Human Resources preferred; Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to mentor and develop HR team members to elevate capability and effectiveness
• Extensive knowledge of domestic employment law and compliance issues (local, state and federal, such as Fair Labor Standards Act, Wage & Hour)
• Ability to flex style to engage effectively with global workforce.
• Strong knowledge of HR programs, policies and procedures understanding of Human Resource Information System(s) Excellent problem‑solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Ability to manage several projects of functional areas concurrently
• Strong human relations skills (written, verbal, client service)
• Strong conceptual planning ability
• Business acumen and ability to understand business metrics and financials
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft, including PowerPoint and Excel

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive HR experience in one or more functional areas
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulation

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

018

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, Gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

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Engineer, Engineering