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Human Resources Business Partner

GFT
Owings, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Strategic Services Team in Pennsylvania or Maryland! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the local office.

GFT’s Strategic Services

The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As an HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management within your designated units or regions. The position serves as a strategic consultant for management on human resource-related issues and develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Acts as first point of contact for all HR related questions within the Business Group (BG)
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR department to develop solutions, programs and policies that drive positive business outcomes
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions
  • Proactively works with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention in a strategic manner
  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
  • Advises managers on termination decisions and provides support throughout the termination process to mitigate risks and exposure.
  • Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, acquisition activity, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Identifies training needs, in partnership with leadership, for business units and individuals, participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs, and ensures training objectives are met
  • Consults with hiring managers to determine applicable titles, salaries, bonus potential and necessary skill sets within the CBG
  • Conduct meetings with appropriate Leaders to partner on key topics such as recruiting, retention, and other business and department items.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
  • 8 years of HR experience with knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
  • Strong knowledge and execution of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations
  • Ability to build strong relationships within the business, and at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality in managing sensitive information.
  • Strategic thinker with an ability to problem-solve

What We Prefer You Bring

  • HR Certification preferred
  • Experience working within the engineering or professional services industry
  • Experience working in Workday HRIS environment

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Valley Forge, PA; Owings Mills, MD; Baltimore, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Salary : $105,000 - $120,000

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