HR Operations Director

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance Human Resources Marketing & Communications and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety our corporate 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 in a Corporate HR Operations role!

Location: California preferred (Sacramento Riverside Laguna Hills or San Diego)

Type: Remote

Travel: As needed

About Us: At Kleinfelder weve 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 dont just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a difference. In this role youll play a key role in shaping our organizations success. Youll work alongside passionate and talented professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. As an experienced HR leader with a knack for strategic planning and talent management we want you on our team!

Your Role: The HR Operations Director will oversee and manage Corporate HR functions to support employee engagement compliance and productivity. This role is responsible for managing HR processes including employee data management compensation and benefits administration as well as talent acquisition and learning and development. The role will ensure collaboration with the Divisional HR Business Partners to drive Corporate initiatives to streamline services and ensure accurate reporting to deliver exceptional employee support.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Process Management

• Review existing core processes for efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee all core HR processes including compensation benefits employee onboarding and offboarding and benefits.
• Provide oversight on information systems (HRIS) ensuring data integrity and the seamless integration with other organizational tools.
• Oversee efficient procedures for HR data management record-keeping and document processing.
• Review develop and execute action plans (where appropriate) for HR policy and procedure changes.
• Analyze key performance data to recommend and implement continuous process improvements.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure that the Corporate HR function is in compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure the preparation and submission of required reports and filings including EEO AAP and other labor law requirements.
• Regularly audit operational HR practices to maintain compliance and mitigate risk updating policies as necessary.

HR Technology and Vendor Management

• Ensure HRIS functionality troubleshooting system issues and implementing enhancements to improve user experience.
• Coordinate with external vendors for benefits and other HR-related services ensuring performance aligns with organizational expectations.

Talent Acquisition

• Provide management and direction to the Recruitment Operations Manager to ensure engagement from the business and serve as the escalation point to help resolve issues.

Learning and Development (L&D)

• Provide management and direction to the Sr. L&D Manager in designing developing and implementing learning strategies and programs that will address business and learning needs.

Employee Relations and Support

• Act as a point of escalation for operational HR employee relations issues and resolve employee inquiries regarding HR policies benefits and other processes where necessary.
• Collaborate with the HR team and managers to address employee concerns maintain engagement and support retention efforts.

Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with the CHRO on HR strategy by identifying and implementing initiatives that improve operational efficiencies to enhance the employee experience.
• Drive process improvements within the HR function identifying areas for automation and streamlining to reduce costs and enhance accuracy.
• Develop and maintain metrics to measure and report on HR effectiveness and service delivery.
• Coordinate with the HRBPs to support their impact on company operations in the Divisions.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in HR operations with at least eight years in a managerial or leadership role in a similar size organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and best practices including compliance compensation benefits talent management and HRIS.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms (UKG preferred) ATS software (iCIMS preferred) and Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• 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 great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. 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 Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $175000 - $200000.

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.