• Job Description

  Req#: JR101744

  Freese and Nichols is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in our downtown Fort Worth, Texas corporate headquarters to complete our recently rebuilt HRBP team.

  As HRBP, you will truly be a business partner, not just an HR Generalist. The key skills that differentiate our HRBPs from an HR Generalist (in no particular order) are:

  • Listening
  • Questioning
  • Political Savvy
  • Strategic thinking
  • Agility
  • Organizational development
  • Courage

  We have been on a journey in the last 5 years to transform Human Resources into a consultative partner to the business. Recently, inspired by the Golden Circle concept by Simon Sinek, we defined our HR "Why". Our Why is:

  Empowering people,

  creating opportunity,

  improving performance.

  (or affectionately known as #EPCOIP for short. ? )

  As an HRBP at Freese and Nichols, you will be responsible for:

  • Consulting with leaders and employees, providing daily HR guidance and direction. Partnering with all levels of the organization.
  • Understanding business goals and recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
  • Analyzing trends and metrics and sharing insights and opportunities with leadership and management
  • Resolving complex employee relations issues and addressing grievances and concerns
  • Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Taking a true hands-on approach, as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees, to ensure a high level of employee engagement
  • Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Providing HR policy guidance, direction and adherence.
  • Monitoring and reporting on workforce and succession planning
  • Creating, leading, directing and/or participating in a variety of projects and programs including – salary planning, policy development, training design and delivery, workforce design and workforce planning. Suggesting/ helping create HR strategies for clients
  • Thriving with a high-volume workload and not being afraid to "roll up your sleeves". Managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Focusing on results.

  Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive work experience in Human Resources
  • 2+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices
  • Thorough knowledge of labor law/legislation
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to scale easily between strategic and tactical tasks
  • Analytical and-goal oriented
  • Demonstrable experience with HR metrics

  Preferred

  • HR certifications

  At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers .

  Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

  
  We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

  #LI-Hybrid

• About the company

  Freese and Nichols, Inc. is a full-service innovative consulting firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental science, construction and planning services.

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