Strategic HR Partner for Creative Studio Leadership

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities (twice yearly)

Job summary

Gensler’s New York office is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with Studio Leaders, Office Leaders, and Regional Leadership to shape an exceptional team member experience in a global design firm known for its People First culture.

As part of a team of HR Business Partners, you will guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, onboarding, mobility, and offboarding while leveraging HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience across multiple functions.
• Experience resolving employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to guide managers through performance management and documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; inspires trust.
• Proficient in MS Office; adept with data analysis.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS.
• Knowledge of employment law at federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience in professional services, architecture, or engineering firms is a plus.
• Base salary range estimated between $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Studio & Office Leaders and Regional HR to advise leaders and team members.
• Coach managers on performance management, development, workforce planning, and building high-performing teams.
• Navigate employee relations matters with sound judgment.
• Support onboarding, engagement, mobility, and offboarding initiatives.
• Provide guidance on policies, benefits, compliance and HR programs.
• Use HR metrics to identify trends and support strategic decisions.
• Partner with Talent Development to drive learning, succession planning, engagement, growth.
• Bring fresh ideas and continuous improvement to HR practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication

HRIS (Workday)

Employment law

MS Office

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Professional services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Gensler’s New York office is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with Studio Leaders, Office Leaders, and Regional Leadership to shape an exceptional team member experience in a global design firm known for its People First culture.

As part of a team of HR Business Partners, you will guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, onboarding, mobility, and offboarding while leveraging HR