Senior Human Resources Partner - Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Senior Human Resources (HR) Partner to join our Orange, CA office as a member of our Regional HR team! Due to the importance of building and maintaining strong employee relationships, this is an in-office opportunity.

• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general ER concerns, performance management, terminations, team building, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA/CFRA and workers’ compensation
• Build and maintain relationships with practice staff, including office leaders and other senior leaders.
• Assist practice teams throughout the region to ensure high morale and the development of healthy teams.
• Help teams lead the integration efforts at all levels.
• Facilitate regional and firmwide training programs.
• Lead HR subcommittees that have a regional and/or firmwide impact.
• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
• Provide support, and mentorship to and supervise members of the HR team.
• Partner with HR Manager on annual processes like salary, class change, and annual bonus reviews.
• Ensure the quality of the HR team deliverables (e.g., exit interviews, HRIS data) are of the highest standards.

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s degree) in Human Resources or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience, including employee relations experience
• Ability to travel throughout the state of California to support the needs of the region; overnight travel required occasionally
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service

Preferred:
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP

Base Salary Range:
• $105,000 - $125,000

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.