HR Business Partner - Temporary

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities.  Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Gensler’s office in Chicago is seeking a temporary Regional HR Business Partner reporting to the Regional HR Director. The position will begin as a 2-month temporary assignment, with the opportunity to transition into a regular, full-time role based on performance and business needs. This position will be part of the regional HR team and have responsibility working directly with staff and leadership in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit of 300+ people to support all aspects of human resource & talent management services. This is an opportunity to design, lead and promote strategic HR initiatives in a cutting edge, client-focused environment.

*This role is in-person within our flexible culture. We look forward to working with our new HR Business Partner in our incredible Chicago office.

What You Will Do

• Act as thought partner to studio leadership and develop talent strategies aligned to business objectives

• Manage all aspects of employee relations issues and investigations by partnering with leadership

• Oversee the assessment of talent gaps & needs to ensure roles are filled with the appropriate internal/external talent considerations

• Facilitate global mobility of employees with transfer, relocation, and visa processing

• Support full lifecycle of the employee from on-boarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement

• Manage Gensler special recognition programs

• Advise leadership regarding compensation and reward programs

• Analyzes talent data, reports, metrics to inform talent decisions

• Assist in developing performance management tools, formalizing succession planning, and proactively developing staff and leadership

• Implements talent development and training programs and processes in partnership with Talent Development Manager

• Partner with HR team colleagues to create and innovate HR practices and programs

• Partner with shared services staff to deliver best in class people solutions & services

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area required

• 10+ years of Human Resources experience; (3+ years at manager level)

• Working knowledge of employment law and compliance regulations at federal, state and local levels

• Strong employee relations skills & expertise

• Experience working in a Professional Services environment

• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail

• Advanced MS Office proficiency preferred, particularly Excel/Power Point; In-Design, a plus

• Experience with Workday preferred

• Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

• Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment

• Ability to travel to offices within the region up to 25%

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required

• Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships

• PHR/SPHR certification or equivalent preferred

The base salary range is $55-67/hour, commensurate with relevant experience. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.