24th April, 2025
Our client, a nationally ranked civil engineering consulting firm with over 350 employees and 15 offices across the U.S is seeking a Head of Human Resources to join their leadership team onsite in Lake Como, NJ.
This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role overseeing a team of four HR professionals and guiding core areas including employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll, compliance, benefits administration, and learning & development. You’ll partner closely with the executive team to align HR initiatives with business objectives and shape the firm’s approach to career development and internal mobility as it continues to grow.
The ideal candidate is well rounded strategic HR leader with a track record of implementing L&D programs, multi-state career development, and building strong internal partnerships. If you're passionate about people development, fostering a strong workplace culture, and influencing at the leadership level—we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead an HR team of four across all functional areas: talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and learning & development.
- Ensure alignment of HR functions across day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.
- Provide strategic HR input into the overall business plan and lead the execution of key initiatives in partnership with company leadership.
- Design, implement, and continuously refine a company-wide Learning & Development (L&D) program that supports skill-building at all levels—from early-career professionals to senior leadership—ensuring consistent opportunities for growth, engagement, and performance.
- Oversee and evolve the onboarding experience and bi-annual performance review process to ensure a consistent, engaging employee experience that fosters feedback and accountability.
- Partner with managers and leaders across departments to proactively address employee relations matters, resolve conflicts, and provide coaching and support that contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
- Analyze exit interview trends, employee feedback, and workforce data to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen retention efforts.
- Maintain HRIS systems and ensure data integrity for reporting and compliance.
- Serve as a key point of contact for strategic HR business initiatives and workforce reporting.
Requirements: - 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
- Proven experience building and scaling L&D and internal mobility programs required.
- Demonstrated success in leading HR strategy and overseeing multi-functional HR teams.
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification required.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
- Occasional travel to other offices required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience).
Location: Lake Como, NJ (Onsite)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, FSA’s, Disability, Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Culture Events, and more.
If this sounds like your profile, please apply and one of our recruiters will connect with you!
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