Human Resources Business Partner

CallisonRTKL seeks a Human Resources Business Partner for our Washington, DC office. This position interacts with all levels of employees. Establishes strong working relationships with employees and outside business contacts. Contributes to team development and supports and contributes to CallisonRTKL's culture. The ideal person is committed to quality, innovation, learning and growth. Supports a collaborative environment and an open communication process that shares information and best practices.
At CallisonRTKL, you will be a vital member of a network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after corporate culture that supports dynamic career advancement and work/life balance.
Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates office overhead and budgets, accounting, administrative and human resource

functions

• Coordinates reception schedules, office moves and lease improvements
• Establishes office procedures and systems following firm-wide standards
• Coordinates training and may conduct training sessions as required by the Corporate HR team
• Provides benefits support and coordinates professional development and licensing initiatives
• Participates in staffing and office forecasting and works with management to find and recruit local talent
• Acts as timesheet administrator, including review and adjustment of employee timesheets and weekly

timesheet reports

• Conducts new hire orientations; interprets company policy; provides employee counseling and effectively

manages employee relations effectively at most levels

• Proactively manages recruitment efforts, applicant tracking database, and employee resourcing and outreach efforts
• Networks locally and builds diverse recruitment relationships
• Manages the intern program
• Manages and coordinates the office buddy and mentor programs, talent review process, exit and

stay interviews, office events, and immigration petitions

• Keeps abreast of employment laws and pending legislation and informs leadership and senior

management on related topics

• Prepares confidential documentation
• Maintains employee data in HRIS (UKG)
• Acts as local Health & Safety officer and may serve as the liaison for worker's compensation claims
• Acts as local compliance advocate
• Conducts non-complex employee incident investigations and works with the Chief Talent Officer on complex ones
• Shows leadership attributes across the HR team and the HR business partner community
• Shares best practices and lessons-learned opportunities
• Performs other duties as required by the office or the Corporate HR team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business administration, or related area
• 6+ years of experience in office and human resource management
• Certified Human Resources Professional preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and abilities to manage controversial situations positively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees
• Highly confidential partner to the business
• Exemplary sound judgment, discretion and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HR systems and databases

Job Type: Full-time