Human Resources Team Leader

Overview

Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"! Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Human Resources Team Lead to enhance our Regional HR team.

 

This office-based position is located at our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) office. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, workload planning, and team leadership of the regional HR team.
• Directly supervise and mentor some regional HR Partners, HR Coordinators, and/or HR Assistants.
• Train others on technical aspects of the role, including tasks like the Leave of Absence process, Exit Interview process, etc.
• Lead recruiting and integration of new HR team members, primarily HRAs, HRCs, and HRPs.
• Provide support to members of the HR Team on complex ER issues.
• Lead the coordination of regional training plans and facilitate these trainings.
• Manage the attendee selection process of several firmwide training programs utilizing other team members to execute these processes.
• Partner with HR Manager to lead annual processes like Salary/GLC and OPA reviews.
• Serve as backfill for HRP during extended absence.
• May lead the integration efforts for Senior Practice Builder hires and/or Finishing Well meetings for Shareholder or non-shareholder retirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with practice, including OPLs and other Senior Leaders.
• Ensure the quality of the team deliverables (e.g. exit interviews, UKG Pro data) are of the highest standards.
• May facilitate at firmwide training programs.
• Lead HR subcommittees that have a regional and/or firmwide impact.
• Serve as primary contact with Firmwide Communications on regional communications, red envelope distribution, etc.
• Lead team staff meetings; partner with HR Manager and/or fill in, as needed, in various meetings like RT meetings, OPL calls, etc.
• Assist practice teams throughout the region to ensure high morale and the development of healthy teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in HR or related field
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SC certification preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of HR experience in professional services or a relevant field encompassing the responsibilities and duties outlined above
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Understand and demonstrate key aspects of Kimley-Horn culture
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws
• 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
• Occasional travel required to support the needs of the region, including overnight

 

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 19 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.