Human Resources Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people.

Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world.

Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth.

Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose.

Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Human Resources Manager serves as a key member of the Northern California Human Resources team, reporting to and partnering closely with the Northern California Area Human Resources Manager. This role provides consultative HR support to leaders and employees across multiple Northern California offices, delivering people-focused solutions that support business objectives, employee development, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure the fair and consistent application of HDR policies and procedures, addressing policy and procedure questions, including those of moderate complexity

In consultation with the Area HR Manager, handle general employee relations and performance management questions or issues for employees

Assist staff with leaves of absence and accommodation requests

Prepare and coordinate performance improvement plans for staff, coordinating with supervisors, managers and Area HR Manager or Corporate Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion department

Oversee/drive annual performance conversation review process

Participate in the investigation and resolution of employee concerns and complaints in coordination with the Area HR Manager and/or Regional HR Director

Conduct employee onboarding and offboarding activities

Prepare, oversee and manage Affirmative Action Plans for appropriate locations and identify and engage in outreach initiatives

Coordinate trainings with the Area HR Manager and participate in the development of brown bag seminars and other local training activities for managers

In coordination with the Area HR Manager, develop and/or present a variety of training programs as needed

Oversee the completion of employee paperwork to corporate HR

Review and analyze employee HRIS system queries periodically for accuracy of information

Prepare and analyze monthly HR metrics and workforce reports, identifying trends and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.

Monitor key HR performance indicators, including turnover, retention, headcount, recruiting activity, employee relations, and engagement metrics.

Other duties as assigned

Diversity and Inclusion

Assist with building upon current practices to institute best-in-class efforts to promote equity and inclusion at all levels of the company

Focus on driving and supporting an inclusive work environment and on integrating diversity and equity into everyday business

Assist with diversity, equity and inclusion functions and positive initiatives

Create the affirmative action plan for your office(s) and engage staff in activities in support of the plan

New Hires/Recruiting

Assist with the hiring process, creating, inputting and tracking requisitions

Coordinate interview schedules

Make candidate travel arrangements

Track decisions of hiring managers on resumes

Coordinate immigration information with Immigration Coordinator as needed

Facilitate interviews for exempt level technical staff, participating as requested or necessary

Oversee/lead intern recruiting program in partnership with technical staff as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Coordinate requested compensation market studies with managers, Area HR Manager, and corporate HR

Oversee local wellness activities (flu shots, health fairs, health club discount programs, etc.)

Understand basic HDR benefit plan provisions, assist with employees' benefit-related questions of moderate complexity, and refers complex questions to corporate HR

Assist the leadership with personnel administration, salary plans, and other special reports

Assist staff in accessing benefits and navigating benefits system

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

A/E or construction industry experience

PHR, SHPR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Ability and willingness to travel to our Northern California Offices

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' Human Resources experience

Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment

High proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication and strong client service ability

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

Experience leading and attending performance conversations

Ability to facilitate employee training

Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented

Ability to travel 15% of the time

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.