Human Resources Manager

Basic Function: The Human Resources Manager leads and administers the firm’s human resources function by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations strategies and HR policies, programs, and practices that support a professional, multi-disciplinary Architecture & Engineering (A&E) environment. This role partners closely with firm leadership to support talent development, compliance, and organizational growth.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Provides HR leadership, guidance, and day-to-day support to employees and management while working under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer to ensure HR strategies align with firm goals, project delivery needs, and business initiatives.
• Administers and manages employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and disability programs; educates employees on benefit offerings and ensures timely enrollment, changes, and claims processing.
• Leads and supports recruiting and staffing efforts for technical and professional roles (including architects, engineers, designers, project managers, and support staff) by developing and executing best practices for talent acquisition, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to Principals, Directors, and Managers by providing coaching and guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, corrective actions, and workplace concerns; conducts investigations when necessary.
• Develops, updates, and implements HR policies, procedures, and management guidelines to support a professional services environment, including collaboration with leadership to ensure consistent application across offices and disciplines.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including multi-state compliance, by monitoring requirements, maintaining accurate records, and completing required reporting.
• Participates in payroll administration in coordination with finance and operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage and hour requirements applicable to professional services firms.
• Supports firm initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, training, and performance review processes within a billable, project-based environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across technical, creative, and administrative teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, project-based environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including firm leadership.
• Demonstrates a professional, approachable, and collaborative demeanor consistent with a client-focused A&E firm culture.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive human resources experience, preferably within a professional services, architecture, engineering, or consulting environment.
• Experience with ADP payroll and HRIS systems required.
• Experience supporting multi-office and/or multi-state operations preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is primarily required to sit for extended periods and use a computer and other office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, or lifting up to 10 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

• The requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on the needs of the firm.