Strategic HR Partner - Employee Relations & Onboarding

Shawmut Design and Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction seeks an HR Business Partner to support leaders and employees across the New York region. You will advise on employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition to define hiring needs, conduct new-hire orientation, and maintain Workday records while supporting workforce planning and organizational changes. Travel within NY is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of federal and New York employment requirements.
• Strong judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within the New York region as needed.
• Prefer experience using Workday (HRIS).
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Experience in construction, engineering, skilled trades, or field-based industries preferred.
• Experience supporting remote or geographically dispersed employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, corrective action, policy interpretation, and employment practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend fair, consistent resolutions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and managers to identify hiring needs and define job requirements.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and develop onboarding plans for all new employees.
• Enter employee changes accurately into Workday.
• Support performance reviews, employee development, workforce planning, and organizational changes.
• Coach managers on communication, documentation, employee engagement, and leadership practices.
• Implement HR programs and policies while supporting compliance with employment requirements.
• Review workforce data and employee feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support employees and managers across regional offices, jobsites, and remote work locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Workday

Onboarding

Performance management

HR administration

Communication

Travel readiness

Relationship building

HR guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR,Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction seeks an HR Business Partner to support leaders and employees across the New York region. You will advise on employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition to define hiring needs, conduct new-hire orientation, and maintain Workday records while supporting workforce planning and organizational changes. Travel within NY is required.