Senior Human Resources Manager

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Franciscooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role will support our San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Portland, OR offices.

Working with us, you will:

• Manage overall HR strategies including compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, data analysis, management, organizational development, staffing plans, and operating budgets for the region.
• Implement tools and practices to ensure that HR services are consistently provided across the region, ensuring the needs and requirements of all stakeholders are understood and addressed with satisfaction.
• Oversee the delivery of critical HR processes and compliance with all federal, state, and local statutory requirements including EEO, NLRB, OFCCP, etc.
• Oversee the region's recruiting activities by implementing strategies, processes and procedures that build a high quality and diverse talent pipeline, including overseeing all states of the candidate experience.
• Provide counsel and oversight on all immigration matters, work closely with outside counsel to ensure timely and accurate filing of required applications and delivery of high touch support.
• Serve as trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing counsel on complex employee relations matters including internal investigations, disciplinary, performance improvement and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Proactively keep abreast of and execute regulatory requirements, industry trends, and employment law best practices for respective locations by periodically attending seminars and other educational opportunities.
• Lead and participate in HR and regional project areas that advance the HR strategic plan and company objectives.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field and 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in human resources management, required. Master's degree or certificate in specialization preferred.
• PHR or SHRM Certified Professional preferred.
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices including employment law, EEO and other regulatory compliance, employee relations, performance management, immigration, and compensation.
• Proven problem solving, strategic thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate business needs and proactively propose solutions.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to dissect complex problems and make informed decisions by evaluating several different sources of information objectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business and HR acumen and the ability to understand and align HR strategies with organizational goals.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $141,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.