Area Human Resources Manager

HDR North Carolina area consists of four offices Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, and Wilmington and a staff of over 600. It is a fast-growing group which provides engineering, scientific, architectural, construction oversight and other consulting expertise to our clients.

In the role of North Carolina Area Human Resources Manager we'll count on you to:

Be the visible, proactive, engaged and people focused leader of Human Resources in the Area. Be the local focus for all Human Resources issues and the conduit of support from Corporate Human Resources. Be the champion of Human Resources for managers and employees at all levels and career stages. Be the force of career development conversations for all and be willing to lead the implementation of corporate tools to support our North Carolina team.

Employee Relations
* Provide guidance to their Area Human Resource team, matrix business partners, and employees on Employee Relations matters.
* Assist employees and management with the interpretation and application of company policies and procedures.
* Receive employee concerns and effectively investigate and provide recommended resolution, partner with the Regional Human Resources Director and Regional Operations and Business Group Matrix leaders.
* Consult with Regional Human Resources Director and Area Operations Manager on performance management and behavioral concerns including assistance with drafting corrective actions and performance improvement documents.
* May assist in legal and compliance matters, agency charges, lawsuits, and internal and external audits.
* Consult, coordinate and assist in managing employment with local team including Regional Human Resources Director and Area Manager, Regional Operations Director and Business Group Matrix leaders.
* Manage the ADA accommodation process with counsel from the Regional Human Resources Director.
* Ensure Human Resources procedures and responsibilities align with federal, state, local regulations and ethics practices.
* Drive annual employee performance review process and monitor results for maximum participation.

Diversity and Inclusion
* Assist with building on current practices to institute best-in-class efforts to promote equity and inclusion at all levels of the company.
* Focus on driving and supporting an inclusive work environment and on integrating diversity and equity into everyday business.
* Assist with diversity, equity and inclusion functions and positive initiatives.
* Complete the Affirmative Action Plan for your office(s) and engage staff in activities in support of the plan.
* Be a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Recruitment
* Partner with Recruiting and the hiring manager on select recruitment activities.
* Identify and assist Human Resources representative in the hiring of administrative and intern level positions.
* Coordinate with Recruiters on identification of alternative positions for staff faced with potential lay off due to lack of work.
* Partner with members of the recruiting team on driving educational based efforts to incorporate consistent usage of the recruitment tools and processes at a local level.
* Assist with Corporate Mobility and Immigration team on basic mobility and immigration matters.

Compensation & Benefits
* Partner with the Compensation and Benefit team with the administration of complex matters such as leave of absences, benefits and compensation.

* Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Candidates with additional years are experience and have overseen Human Resources functions for a large employee group (i.e. > 150), and for multiple locations/states are preferred.

*Candidates who have worked in the A/E industry or in an environment which includes technical specialists such as Engineers, Architects or Scientists are preferred.

*Certifications focused in human resources (examples: PHR, SPHR, SHRM Certified Professional)

*Candidates who reside in the area preferred.

*Valid Driver's License

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• A minimum of eight years related progressive experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive internal relationships and be a team player.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various manager requests in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong client service level
• Ability to remain a neutral third-party and maintain credibility as a consultant to management and employees
• Ability to facilitate employee training
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Must be committed to support HDR's values to Live the Network, to Listen First, to Hold Ourselves Accountable, to Push Boundaries and to Design Smart.