HR Business Partner

at M.A. GENSLER. JR & ASSOCIATES ,INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At Gensler, wedesignfor 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 solvethe world's mostchallenging problems, like designing amoreresilient, 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... For full info follow application link.

Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 
 
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