Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Terracon is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a proactive, strategic partner to a client group. This onsite role in Olathe, KS focuses on delivering tailored HR strategies, strengthening employee engagement, and partnering with leaders to address people-related priorities while ensuring compliance with HR policies and state and federal law.

What you’ll do

You will develop, deliver, and monitor customized HR solutions and strategies that align with Terracon’s purpose, vision, and values, including long-term HR solutions tied to the client group’s strategy. You’ll coach managers and leaders on HR and business-related issues, and partner with senior leadership to identify and develop the next generation of leaders.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll consult with the client group across core people functions, including compensation, benefits, staffing, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management, aligned to HR strategies and processes. You’ll also coach, mentor, and train Regional HR employees within the assigned operating group.

• Support employee engagement by diagnosing potential issues early and developing recommendations and action plans
• Advise management on employee relations matters, conduct investigations as required, and solve complex problems
• Interpret policies, recommend best practices, ensure compliance with key legal requirements, and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Identify and analyze HR-related performance indicators and metrics, then provide coaching and/or create and own action plans to achieve business objectives
• Serve as a liaison between the client group and HR functional areas
• Coordinate HR processes with HR Operations and other HR Business Partners and subject matter experts, including merit, bonus, goal setting, performance evaluation, supervisory training, succession planning, and performance improvement/discipline
• Provide leadership and expertise on strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, succession planning, diversity, and organizational development (as assigned)

You’ll also follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning, report safety concerns to management, maintain quality standards on all projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (or related field) and minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience as a generalist, with exposure to specialties such as compensation, recruitment, and benefits
• Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum 12 years of related experience
• Ability to build and maintain effective ongoing relationships across all organizational levels
• Track record of building credibility as a trusted advisor, with the ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of current HR processes, practices, and employment laws related to employee relations, performance management, change management, recruiting, compensation, and benefits
• Business acumen or ability to quickly acquire business knowledge
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
• Overnight travel of 10–20% to offices may be required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Various bonus programs