What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.?
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, engagement, and change management, and thrives in a dynamic environment where both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution matter.
If you excel at navigating complex situations, building strong partnerships, and delivering practical, business‑aligned HR solutions, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
Strategic HR Partnership
- Support key organizational and HR initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
- Anticipate and evaluate the potential impacts of organizational changes and local policy updates, and guiding leaders through necessary adjustments to best support their teams
- Facilitate dialogue and discussion to align values and encourage collaboration
- Model a customer‑service mindset by anticipating stakeholder needs, removing barriers, and ensuring HR processes feel seamless and accessible
- Provide consistent, accurate, and approachable HR support that reinforces a culture of quality, accountability, and follow‑through
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Advise leaders on employee relations issues, including investigations, performance management, and coaching
- Lead sensitive investigations and partner with Legal when needed
- Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws
- Manage ADA accommodation requests and documentation
- Provide steady support during urgent or complex situations
Performance & Leadership Support
- Coach managers to strengthen individual and team performance
- Facilitate training and support leadership development efforts
- Mentor HRBPs and contribute to their growth and development
Operational Excellence & Insights
- Use data, tools, and technology to improve people processes and organizational effectiveness
And Other Responsibilities as Needed
- Contribute to broader HR initiatives and support the evolving needs of the business
Qualifications
- 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 7 years of HRBP/HR consulting experience
- 3 years managing a team of HR professionals
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field
- Business partnership experience within an engineering, technical, or consulting organization a plus
- HR, Lean, PROSCI Certification a plus
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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