What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at gensler?
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.
Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.
Your Role
Gensler’s office in Chicago is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner, reporting to the Regional HR Director. This position will be part of the regional HR team and have responsibility working directly with staff and leadership in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit of 300 people to support all aspects of human resource & talent management services. This is an opportunity to design, lead and promote strategic HR initiatives in a cutting edge, client-focused environment.
*This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new HR Business Partner in our incredible Chicago office.
What You Will Do
Act as thought partner to studio leadership and develop talent strategies aligned to business objectives
Manage all aspects of employee relations issues and investigations by partnering with leadership
Oversee the assessment of talent gaps & needs to ensure roles are filled with the appropriate internal/external talent considerations
Facilitate global mobility of employees with transfer, relocation, and visa processing
Support full lifecycle of the employee from on-boarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement
Manage Gensler special recognition programs
Advise leadership regarding compensation and reward programs
Analyzes talent data, reports, metrics to inform talent decisions
Assist in developing performance management tools, formalizing succession planning, and proactively developing staff and leadership
Implements talent development and training programs and processes in partnership with Talent Development Manager
Partner with HR team colleagues to create and innovate HR practices and programs
Partner with shared services staff to deliver best in class people solutions & services
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area required
7 years of Human Resources experience; (3 years at manager level)
Working knowledge of employment law and compliance regulations at federal, state and local levels
Experience working in a Professional Services environment
Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail
Advanced MS Office proficiency preferred, particularly Excel/Power Point; In-Design, a plus
Experience with Workday preferred
Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
PHR/SPHR certification or equivalent preferred
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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