People Business Partner

GHD has an immediate opportunity for a People Business Partner (PBP) working with our West region. The People Business Partner is responsible for aligning HR strategies to the business objectives for their region. The position serves as the strategic partner to Business Group Leaders, and a first point of contact and resource to employees on human resource-related issues. Collaborating with the Centers of Excellence (COE), the People Business Partner seeks to proactively develop integrated people solutions for the region. The PBP is a strategic partner with their business counterparts, providing not only operational support, but also thought leadership on strategic HR programs and initiatives to improve business performance. This position may be  based any location with a GHD office in Mountain or Pacific time.  GHD supports a hybrid work model.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Performance and Talent Management: 

» Drive the region’s people processes (performance, development, and career) to current and future standards and assist in the coordination of the annual Performance Review process including scheduling, training sessions, reporting.  

» Identify region's talent pool strengths and needs and coordinate programs to leverage strengths and development needs in partnership with the Talent Management COE.  

» Coordinate with all parties to ensure a smooth process for new starters throughout the onboarding program and implement employee engagement programs to continually improve employee engagement and retention. 

Strategic Partnership 

» Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned region's business strategy and organizational plans and assist the region with analysis and diagnosis of client needs in achieving their goals by identifying People resources and organizational issues.

» Build and manage close and constructive relationship to leadership an employee resource groups.  

» Act as a change agent, challenging the status quo, and develop best practices solutions to address talent challenges before they impact the business. 

Learning and Development 

» Support and encourage a leadership and coaching culture through coaching the region's business leaders on issues of effective team building and organizational effectiveness.