Sr. Human Resources Manager

Location: New York
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
** Success at SOM Means
**** Position Responsibilities
*** Trusted advisor to the Partnership, CPO, and Principals to align and drive Firm culture for our New York and Washington DC offices. Critical member of the firmwide HR Leadership team.
* Provide talent management and human resources support driving performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, and other talent initiatives in support of local offices and firm.
* Collaborate closely with employees and supervisors on policies, programs, and strategy.
* Formulate and implement programs, and initiatives that foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture and aligns with business objectives in collaboration with the firmwide HR team and office leadership.
* Assess training needs and make program recommendations to the CPO that will support employee growth and development.
* Collaborate closely with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to define hiring needs and ensure a consistent, best-in-class candidate experience. Manage compensation decisions for new hires and staff in close collaboration with local leadership.
* Use data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making and measure organizational health. This involves optimizing HR systems, ensuring data integrity, and leveraging HR metrics to drive process efficiency.
* Reduce risk to the Firm by acting as a liaison between leaders and employees by consulting and managing grievances and resolving complex employee relations cases.
* Strong understanding of local, state, government, and immigration laws. Support supervisors and employees knowledge and understanding of policy/legal issues in the workplace.
* Perform other tasks and responsibilities that may be required for this role.
** Leadership Responsibilities
*** Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members.
* Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.
* Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
* Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
* Minimum of 12+ years of experience as a Human Resources Manager with at least 6 or more years’ management experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
* Must possess the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion with regards to project, business and personnel matters.
* Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to respond with urgency to requests in a fast-paced work environment.
* Exceptional interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills with a polished and professional presence.
* Thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal employment law.
* Experience working in professional services and/or architecture/engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry is a plus.
* Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
* High level of proficiency with applications such as Google Workspace and Workday.
* PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
**** Our Benefits:
******** Health and Wellness:
**** Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
**** Savings:
**** 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
**** Work/Life Balance:
**** Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
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