Human Resources Business Partner

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Gensler’s Southeast Region is seeking an innovative and strategic HR Business Partner to join our regional HR team, reporting to the Regional HR Director. This role partners directly with team members and leadership, delivering comprehensive human resources, talent management, and talent development services. The position offers a unique opportunity to design, lead, and advance forward-thinking HR initiatives that align with business objectives, foster a culture of engagement and inclusion, and drive success in a cutting-edge, client-focused environment.

*This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new HR Business Partner in our Washington, D.C., Raleigh or Charlotte office.

What You Will Do

• Act as a strategic partner to studio and office leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals, providing forward-thinking insights to drive business outcomes;
• Drive the full employee lifecycle from on-boarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement, ensuring a seamless and high-quality employee experience;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership to identify and coordinate appropriate and effective strategies related to talent management, role alignment, compensation, rewards and recognition, human resource policies and procedures, and other human resource functions;
• Oversee the assessment of talent needs, ensuring roles are filled with top-tier internal or external candidates through strategic workforce planning;
• Facilitate global mobility initiatives, including employee transfers, relocations, and visa processing, while ensuring compliance with local and global regulations;
• Leverage HR analytics, reports, and metrics to deliver actionable insights and inform data-driven talent decisions that align with business priorities;
• Analyze talent trends to anticipate challenges and proactively recommend strategies to enhance workforce effectiveness;
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement performance management tools, succession planning frameworks, and proactive staff development initiatives to build a future-ready workforce;
• Collaborate with the Talent Development team to design and deliver innovative training programs and career development opportunities;
• Partner with HR colleagues to innovate and elevate HR practices and programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and forward-thinking solutions;
• Collaborate with shared services teams to deliver best-in-class people solutions, ensuring HR processes are efficient, employee-centric, and aligned with organizational goals;
• Support leadership in fostering a culture of engagement, recognition, and belonging, ensuring all employees feel valued and supported.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area required;
• 10 + years of Human Resources experience; (3+ years at manager level);
• Working knowledge of employment law and compliance regulations at federal, state and local levels;
• Experience working in a Professional Services environment;
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail;
• Advanced MS Office proficiency preferred, particularly Excel/Power Point; In-Design, a plus;
• Experience with Workday preferred;
• Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment;
• Develops and maintains strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak comfortably and professionally to individuals and groups;
• Strong customer se