Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid Work Options)

Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our Technical Services Unit (TSU), providing HR support to the Water Services Group. Reporting to and partnering with the Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, this role will provide strategic HR leadership, driving initiatives aligned with corporate objectives. The Senior HR Business Partner will advise business leaders on talent initiatives, employee relations, compensation, training, and other HR programs and policies that impact the unit's ability to achieve its objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and guidance to managers and employees across designated regions or divisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide HR strategies, policies, and programs.
• Administer a broad range of HR functions including employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, engagement, workforce and succession planning, employee development, performance management, organizational development, HRIS, recruitment support, and relocation.
• Identify and escalate emerging HR trends and issues, collaborating with business leaders to support workforce planning. This includes conducting workforce reviews, identifying high-potential talent, implementing succession plans, and refining workforce strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, managing conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and discrimination concerns. Provide policy guidance and seek legal counsel when necessary to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Partner with other HR teams to address organizational challenges, recommending innovative approaches to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.
• Advise managers on performance feedback strategies to support employee growth and development.
• Lead or contribute to HR initiatives, projects, and program development efforts that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the HR function and the broader organization.
• This role can be based in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Houston, TX.

Job Details

Job Title : Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid Work Options)

Group : WSO

Employment Type : Regular

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

EEO Statement

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

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Our description of the company goals and culture reflects the content in the original posting and is not intended to alter the facts of the role.

Job Site Location : United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer : All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required : 20%

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available : No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities :

Background Check and Drug Testing Information :

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing as applicable for certain positions. Details are provided in the original posting.

Pay Range Minimum : $77,667

Pay Range Maximum : $128,128

Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options : Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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