Terracon is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm serving construction and infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. Its work spans site selection, subsurface investigation, geotechnical engineering, environmental services, design and mitigation, construction materials testing and inspection, facility engineering, and asset management. Terracon supports commercial, federal, healthcare, industrial and logistics, power, and transportation projects through more than 200 U.S. locations and a team of over 8,000 employees, combining local expertise with national resources and proprietary data tools.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Terracon – Olathe, Kansas (Hybrid)
Guide people strategy at Terracon, an employee-owned engineering and technical consulting firm. Advise leaders on employee relations, talent development, compensation, and HR compliance.
Description
- Create and oversee tailored HR strategies that support Terracon’s purpose, vision, and values.
- Coach managers and leaders through people-management and business challenges.
- Work with senior leaders to identify and prepare emerging organizational leaders.
- Advise the client group on compensation, benefits, staffing, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management.
- Support HR Coordinators in delivering and maintaining HR programs and activities.
- Strengthen employee engagement by identifying concerns and developing practical action plans.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters and conduct investigations when needed.
- Interpret HR requirements, recommend sound practices, and help maintain legal and policy compliance.
- Review people-related KPIs and other relevant metrics, coach leaders, and lead resulting action plans.
- Connect the client group with specialized HR functional teams.
- Support merit and bonus processes, goal setting, performance reviews, supervisor training, succession planning, and performance improvement or disciplinary actions.
- Lead or advise on workforce planning, succession planning, diversity, and organizational development initiatives.
- Observe safety procedures, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety concerns.
- Uphold quality standards and complete other assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline plus at least eight years of progressive generalist HR experience, including exposure to compensation, recruiting, and benefits; alternatively, twelve years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
- Ability to establish and sustain productive relationships across every level of the organization.
- Proven skill in earning trust and credibility with diverse employees and leaders while influencing stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
- Strong judgment in problem solving and resolving workplace conflicts.
- Working knowledge of contemporary HR practices, processes, and employment laws covering employee relations, performance management, change management, recruiting, compensation, and benefits.
- Business understanding, or the capacity to develop it quickly.
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation record may be required.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid leave and company holidays
- Reimbursement for education
- Multiple bonus programs
- Employee ownership