The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic people advisor to business leaders while also providing day-to-day leadership to members of the People Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, this role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business-aligned people solutions.
This role functions as a high-level HR Business Partner, supporting organizational effectiveness, talent development, performance management, and employee relations, while also leading and mentoring a team of HR professionals. The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner plays a critical role in translating people strategy into execution and ensuring a consistent, engaging employee experience across the organization.
Key Responsibilites
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and leaders on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
- Partner with leaders to anticipate people needs and proactively address workforce and talent challenges
- Translate business strategy into people initiatives that support performance, engagement, and retention
- Lead and provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and performance improvement plans
- Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and practices
- Coach leaders on difficult conversations, performance feedback, and employee development
- Partner with the Senior Director, People Team on compensation planning, job architecture, benchmarking, and career track implementation
- Support annual compensation cycles, promotions, and role changes in alignment with market data and internal equity
- Advise leaders on role design, leveling, and organizational structure
- Support performance management processes, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives
- Champion career tracks (Individual Contributor and Management) and support employee growth conversations
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and onboarding experience
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the People Team, providing direction, coaching, and prioritization of work
- Ensure alignment across People Team initiatives and consistency in service delivery
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of People Team processes, tools, and capabilities
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those applicable to federal contractors, where relevant
- Partner with leadership on risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee matters
- Own the strategy, development, and governance of People Team policies, ensuring policies are clear, equitable, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows
Strategic HR Business Partnership
Employee Relations & Performance Management
Compensation, Job Architecture & Workforce Planning
People Programs & Talent Development
Team Leadership & Development
Compliance & Risk Management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner responsibilities with 2+ years’ of experience leading or mentoring HR team members
- Experience supporting HR operations in a national, multi-state organization, with working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Experience in a professional services environment (e.g., construction management, engineering, consulting) preferred
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex people issues
- Experience supporting compensation planning, job architecture, and performance management programs
- Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills
Work Location Statement:
We embrace flexible work arrangements, offering onsite, hybrid, and fully remote options to support the diverse needs of our team. This role is designated hybrid/remote, allowing you to perform the majority of your work from a location that works best for you, with minimal onsite requirements.
While primarily remote, the position includes quarterly in-person meetings to connect with your team and leadership, fostering collaboration and alignment. We value independence, clear communication, and engagement, and we’re looking for a candidate who thrives in a flexible, connected, and results-driven environment.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position is primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and video conferencing platforms. Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings or collaboration. Minimal lifting (generally up to 10 pounds) may be required.
The work environment is a professional office or remote/hybrid setting, depending on business needs. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility to support business needs that may occasionally occur outside of regular hours. Limited travel may be required for team meetings, leadership sessions, or company events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring HR team members
- Experience supporting HR operations in a national, multi-state organization
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex people issues
What We Do
PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.
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