HR Business Partner, Bird Electric

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the HR Business Partner , you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and Execute Human Resources (HR) Strategies to support leadership in achievement of business objectives
• Provide executive level HR consultation
• Consult and execute on various HR cyclical activities (Pay Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Review, etc)
• Coordinate with COEs and other specialist to execute strategy within assigned client base
• Work collaboratively across parts of BV leadership within the business and HR

This role will require onsite presence 5 days/week at our office location in Mansfield, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the development and execution of talent strategies.
• Acts as coach to leaders to foster high-performing teams and positive morale across the business.
• Cultivates a partnering relationship with management and professionals, while maintaining an HR perspective. Establishes open and trusting relationships. Engages productively and proactively in business discussions.
• Assist in training development and delivery as needed.
• Performs role as change agent for implementing new HR programs and/or processes. Develops and executes communication plans.
• Drives and engages with appropriate stakeholders on employee relations issues.
• Advises management and professionals on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures. Seeks to ensure compliance and understanding of HR policies.
• Analyzes and provides advice to management on methods and approaches to resolve employee work problems.
• Assures HR programs are carried out in accordance with company’s policies and procedures. May propose improvement to the COE's regarding policies, programs and procedures to improve effectiveness of human resources and operations.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience in one or more functional areas.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad basic knowledge of all functional areas in HR.
• Strong understanding of HR programs, policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of employment law.
• Strong prioritization skills, situational adaptability and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Basic financial acumen to understand key financial indicators and recognize profitability and revenue opportunities.
• Strong human relations skills, including ability to influence and negotiate.
• Good leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising.)
• Strong problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve.
• Excellent conflict management and human relations (written, verbal, client service) skills.
• Basic understanding of Human Resource Information Systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong management and supervisory skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.