Overview

Kimley-Horn, one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For", is looking for a dynamic and energetic Human Resources Generalist/Business Partner for our California region. This role is based in our San Diego, CA office and provides support to multiple offices in our California region, in collaboration with other HR partners. Additionally, this role will work with the nationwide HR team. This is not a remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general ER concerns, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development 
• Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for mid-level new hires 
• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation 
• Develop and facilitate multiple training programs 
• Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact
• Recruit for administrative, and business support positions, and assist recruiters with interview logistics

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s degree) in Human Resources or related field 
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience, including employee relations 
• Ability to travel throughout the state of California to support the needs of the region; overnight travel required occasionally
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law 
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship building 
• Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision 
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service

Preferred:

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP 

Why Kimley-Horn:

We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in over 100 offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we recruit passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. By joining Kimley-Horn, you’ll be joining a firm whose core values and core purpose are more than just words on paper—they form the basis of a culture that has yielded success since 1967.

Kimley-Horn has been recognized 15 times as one of Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For".

Base Salary Range: 

• $100,000 - $120,000