Senior Human Resources Manager (Finance)

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem - supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.

Step into Your New Role

Join Kleinfelder as a Senior Human Resources Manager in the West Division!

Location: California (Sacramento, Riverside, Laguna Hills, or San Diego) Type: Hybrid (3 days a week in-office) Requires travel as needed.

About Us: At Kleinfelder, we've been connecting great people with the best work since 1961. As a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals, we provide innovative solutions in the transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets. With over 85 offices across the US, Canada, and Australia, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project.

Why Join Us? At Kleinfelder, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a difference. As a Senior Human Resources Manager in our West Division, you'll play a key role in shaping our organization's success. You'll work alongside passionate and talented professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. If you're an experienced HR leader with a knack for strategic planning and talent management, we want you on our team!

Your Role: In this pivotal role, you'll act as a strategic HR Business Partner, providing consultative support and leadership to managers across the West Division. You'll lead a team of HR professionals, champion our Talent Management process, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate & Innovate: Work with West Division managers to evaluate staff capabilities, identify gaps, and create tailored staff development initiatives. Be the architect of our talent strategy!
• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Proactively engage in business initiatives, partnering with division/business units to drive success.
• Champion Talent Management: Lead the Talent Management process, identifying skill gaps and recommending transformative training opportunities.
• Investigate with Integrity: Conduct thorough and objective investigations as assigned.
• Plan & Execute: Provide workforce planning guidance and ensure regulatory compliance, keeping us ahead of the curve.
• Coach & Empower: Train and develop leadership teams, equipping them to manage employee relations with finesse.
• Solve & Support: Propose and implement solutions to create a safe and productive workplace.
• Foster Relationships: Work closely with management and employees to build morale, increase productivity, and improve retention.
• Guide & Interpret: Offer HR policy guidance and interpretation, ensuring clarity and consistency.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in HR, with at least 7 years in a consulting engineering firm or related service business. California experience is required; multi-state experience is a strong plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Master's/MBA degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification: Senior-level professional certification (SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP) required. Certification in DISC or EIQ is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, consulting expertise, and knowledge of company operations. Ability to manage competing demands and conflicting priorities. Strong conflict management skills, superb client management experience, self-directed and motivated. Initiative to identify and anticipate client needs with good business acumen.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Hybrid position with flexible working arrangements.
• Positive and supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $98,840-$182,320 .

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.