WSP Hiring for Human Resource Business Partner Job at Birmingham, AL Full Time

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a HR Business Partner (Sr. Consultant, Human Resources) for our Texas District. The position can be based in Dallas, TX or any WSP USA office.

The HR Business Partner will contribute to and support the delivery of human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, innovation, goal attainment, and the ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Your Impact

• Under general guidance, deliver HR policies and programs, partner with district leadership, provide advice and guidance to managers, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements within a region or business line.
• Under general guidance, have latitude to use discretion, professional knowledge, and judgment in advising in matters of significance to the firm, such as FLSA determination, promotion, salary, and special payment decisions.
• Diagnose, coach and/or advise managers on day-to-day concerns related to employee performance, productivity and engagement challenges.
• Provide trends, feedback and other ancillary data that could improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of our team and platform performance.
• Interpret and implement management policies, suggesting options and alternatives for manager approval.
• Be assigned projects requiring research or investigation into matters of significance to the firm, such as HR related investigations and comparative analysis assignments.
• Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with major concentration in HR related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five to seven years’ HR experience.
• Evidence of business acumen with ability to influence and advise managers and leaders.
• Able to rigorously assess talent with a combination of objectivity and a hint of intuition.
• Energy and passion about human resources and advancing talent.
• Desire to succeed in a fast-paced, matrixed, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Solutions-oriented and creative problem solver in a sometimes resource-constrained environment.
• Experience using data and/or analytics to arrive at outcomes.
• Self-starter; results oriented and motivated professional.
• Computer proficiency with advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, and other Office suite applications.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry specific experience
• HR Certifications (SHRM or PHR)

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: DALLAS – OAK LAWN AVE
• All locations: US-AL-Birmingham, US-IL-Chicago, US-MN-Minneapolis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-MO-St Louis, US-TX-Dallas, US-TX-Houston

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.