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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Human Resources team is an integral part of VHB’s initiatives aligned with our culture, the employee experience, learning and development, engagement, and talent acquisition. We're part of the People & Culture Team—a dynamic group of HR, communications, and design professionals who partner with leadership to support the needs of our people. We are some of the first faces you meet when you're joining VHB and are here to help you navigate just about everything! Whether it's practicing talking points to prepare for a career conversation, supporting you through a challenging work situation, or figuring out how to balance your career and family, we're the ones to call.
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Human Resources team is an integral part of VHB’s initiatives aligned with our culture, the employee experience, learning and development, engagement, and talent acquisition. We're part of the People & Culture Team—a dynamic group of HR, communications, and design professionals who partner with leadership to support the needs of our people. We are some of the first faces you meet when you're joining VHB and are here to help you navigate just about everything! Whether it's practicing talking points to prepare for a career conversation, supporting you through a challenging work situation, or figuring out how to balance your career and family, we're the ones to call.
VHB is seeking an HR Generalist to support our New England region. The HR Generalist position may be based out of any of our New England Offices. This is an exciting opportunity to work and grow within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects within our People & Culture team.
Responsibilities
* Works in assigned region to support employees with partnership from HR Leads
* Advises employees and managers on employee relations and performance matters
* Advises employees and managers on policy interpretation
* Conducts exit & retention discussions for regional employees and tracks trends
* Manages data clean-up efforts in assigned region
* Provides assistance with the coordination and facilitation of leadership development opportunities and L&D trainings across the region, including maintaining rosters
* Supports compensation processes by assisting with basic guidance and participating in annual programs, including planning, review and analysis of data
* Coordinates employee recognition, experience, and engagement efforts
* Responds to requests for people-related data and metrics as needed
* Partners with HR Coordinator on all regional employee data changes and updates in HR technology platforms
* Serves as liaison between Benefits team and employees around leaves (this could include furloughs)
* Assists with gathering relevant data and obtaining approvals for payroll changes & bonus requests
* Contributes to regional immigration-related efforts, collaborating with internal teams and external partners as needed
* Other duties may be assigned (project work, presenting at office staff meetings, termination and/or acquisition support)
Skills And Attributes
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to think critically
* Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information
* Strong computer skills
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Highly motivated self-starter
* Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
* Knowledge of and experience with varied HRIS systems
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
* Ability to travel +/- 20%
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
* 3-5 years of human resource experience, AEC industry preferred
* Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
* Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment and to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team effort
* General knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
* Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
* Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
* Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
* Focus on learning, development, and career growth
* Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources
* Industries
Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services
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