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About the Role

Gensler is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in their New York office to partner with studio leadership in shaping culture and values. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a strategic HR team in a creative environment, working directly with leaders to foster a People First environment. You will report to the People Leader and serve as the day-to-day contact for studios, advising on core HR programs including employee relations, performance management, organizational design, legal compliance, staffing, mobility, and policies.

Responsibilities

Coach managers and leaders on HR issues, providing insight and options compliant with legislation and consistent with Gensler philosophies, policies and culture.
Build strong relationships with studio leaders acting as a trusted advisor on HR topics.
Advise and coach managers on effective growth conversations, performance management and building high-performing teams.
Proactively identify skills gaps and recommend actionable solutions.
Investigate, document and resolve employee relations issues, keeping the People Leader and HR team informed of progressive discipline steps.
Use data and metrics to identify insights aligned with business priorities to support leaders in making informed and strategic business decisions.
Drive the development and execution of organizational design and change plans with Studio Directors.
Partner with HR team colleagues to create, innovate, and lead HR practices and programs.
Collaborate on annual projects and other HR initiatives.
Work with HR leadership regarding compensation and rewards programs.
Partner with Talent Development team in rolling out development and learning programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or commensurate experience required.
8-10+ years of Human Resources experience.
Experience in an architecture or professional services firm preferred.
5+ years in an HRBP role partnering with managers on full employee lifecycle.
Strong business and HR acumen, including employee relations practices, employment law and compliance, welfare and retirement benefits, and leaves of absence programs.
Ability to navigate through ambiguity within a heavily matrixed, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
Experience with change management programs.
Strategic problem solver with ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity, and exercise sound judgment and decision making in a matrix environment.
Ability to persuade and influence leadership on people matters.
Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation), coaching and consulting skills.
Advanced MS Office proficiency required, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Workday a plus.
Ability to combine hard, numerical data with subjective, contextual, and behavioral insights to drive strategic people decisions.
A client service-oriented team player who easily connects with studio leaders/team members and collaborates seamlessly across the HR team.

Skills

Employee relations
Performance management
Organizational design
Legal compliance
Staffing/productivity
Mobility
Policies & procedures
Change management
Communication (written, verbal and presentation)
Coaching
Consulting
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Workday (a plus)

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8-10+ years of Human Resources experience
5+ years in an HRBP role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or commensurate experience

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k
Profit sharing
Employee stock ownership
Twice annual bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

About the Company

Gensler is a global leader in architecture, design, and planning.
Our work is grounded in a long-standing commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is a powerful strategic driver for innovation and lasting competitive advantage.
At Gensler, you’ll join a highly creative, collaborative environment focused on delivering impactful solutions and design excellence.
We are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design.
Our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.
We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience.
We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients.
Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment.
We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives.
Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice.
All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process.
We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud.
Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.