Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in one of the CannonDesign locations.    ABOUT THE ROLE This role will act as a liaison between Human Resources (HR) and the business.  This role will report to the Director of Business and People Partnerships to support our employees, managers and leaders with their plans for how best to meet the firm’s objectives.  You will support multiple offices, business units, and/or enterprise groups. People are Everything. It's not just a phrase we throw around. It's the guiding force that shapes who we are and what we create. In this role, you will act as an internal consultant, aligning HR practices with business goals while acting as an employee advocate.   HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Act as a consultative partner between HR and the business, coaching leaders and managers to take ownership of people leadership responsibilities and guiding them through a variety of situations.
• Lead and execute key HR processes such as workforce planning, performance calibration, succession planning, and change management. Use HR metrics, analytics, and dashboards to provide insights that drive business decisions.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g., benefits, compensation, talent management) to ensure effective execution of programs, bringing forward business needs and feedback to shape future initiatives.
• Provide insights on trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Coach leaders and managers in building high-performing teams, fostering morale, increasing engagement, and driving retention—ensuring that leadership practices are owned and executed by those in management roles.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, providing counsel on workforce planning, organizational design and talent deployment.  Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement retention and culture initiatives.
• Support leadership in identifying, developing and retaining top talent.  Partner with talent management to implement training, succession planning and leadership programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by developing new processes or enhancing existing ones to support evolving talent and organizational needs.
• Support the delivery and follow-up of training programs, ensuring training objectives are met.
• Provide HR policy interpretation and guidance to leaders, coaching them to take ownership of employee development, performance management, and career progression decisions. Support leaders through g employee compensation, promotions, transfers etc.
• Partner with HR operations and external counsel to guide immigration processes and decisions in collaboration with the business, including visa sponsorships, compliance tracking, and employee guidance throughout relocation and work authorization procedures. 
• Assist the Employee Relations Manager in managing full-cycle employee relations issues through resolution.
• Support onboarding efforts for multiple regions or business units.
• Perform work independently and serve as a high-level specialist who regularly partners with leaders to influence strategic decisions and drive HR initiatives.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in delivering results, selecting appropriate methods and techniques to develop effective solutions.
• Identify and resolve complex issues across a variety of situations, requiring the review of multiple factors and adaptation of existing processes.
• Apply advanced knowledge of HR practices and business operations to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Work independently, managing priorities and driving outcomes aligned with organizational goals.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Certification in HR is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization—from senior leadership to early-career professionals and interns—adapting approach and style to meet diverse needs and contexts.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in business, preferably working across multiple offices and business units. Three (3) of these years must be in a Business Partner Role.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws. (want to have positive manager and employee relations)
• Experience