Human Resource Business Partner

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Job description

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives. You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

Successful applicants for this position must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated, or have a valid waiver, by date of hire. Proof of vaccination is required.

Role description:

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our growing team in North America and support our Resilience Business Area. The Resilience People Business Partner acts as the focal point for all people related matters for their portfolio and will manage all HR strategic and operations HR support across their area. The position will establish trusted and influential relationships with members of the senior management team to provide thought leadership, consultation, advice, and co-ordinate HR operational excellence. This role will also play an instrumental role in leading the people change required for the impending transformation. Another key focus of this role is to serve as a partner to the business to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This position can be located in any Arcadis office within the US

Role accountabilities:

As a People Business Partner within North America, you will be a strong collaborator with both managers and employees to help drive strategy and outcomes within your business unit. You will be a key facilitator and HR knowledge expert during the execution and delivery of HR Programs the business. The ideal candidate will be solution oriented with a strong ability to partner with the business to deliver client focused results and practical solutions.

* Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels of management and employees.
* Proven ability to analyze data to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations where limited guidance exists.
* Excellent consulting and coaching skills. Strong conflict management skills.
* Strong communication skills with ability to influence, partner, negotiate; effectively communicate through verbal and written methods.
* Proven ability to lead and support change management activities.
* Takes initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
* Successful track record of delivering superior client service.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and composure in stressful and sensitive situations

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

* Minimum of 6 years of Human Resource experience
* Experience in several human resource disciplines including total rewards, employee relations, diversity, performance management, employee development, federal and state employment laws and applicable governmental regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field
* Experience working in Oracle product suite
* Engineering or professional services experience a plus

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.

We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it's not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.

To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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