Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to join our Austin, TX office on their HR team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions and engage partners in the areas of retention efforts, general employee relations support, performance management, terminations, teambuilding, complaint/conflict resolution, and career development

• Conduct new hire orientations and lead the integration planning for new hires at all levels

• Serve as a benefits point-of-contact by responding to questions and educating employees on company benefit programs

• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA and workers’ compensation

• Develop and facilitate multiple training programs

• Manage special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience including employee relations experience

• Bachelors (or Masters degree) in Human Resources or related field

• Day travel is required to support the needs of the region, approximately 20%; overnight travel required occasionally

• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS systems

• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation, and relationship building

• Excellent organization and follow-through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited daily supervision

• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the firm, to meet goals

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP strongly preferred

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 1 month ago (2/17/2025 10:12 AM)

ID 2025-17034

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Human Resources