Gensler
Designs and delivers innovative architectural, planning, and consulting solutions across sectors.
HR Business Partner
HR partner driving talent strategy, employee relations and development for 300+ staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Partner with studio leadership to develop talent strategies aligned with business objectives • Manage employee relations issues and investigations • Assess talent gaps and ensure appropriate internal/external placements • Facilitate global mobility, including transfers, relocations, and visa processing • Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement • Manage Gensler special recognition programs • Advise on compensation and reward programs • Analyze talent data and metrics to inform decisions • Develop performance management tools and succession planning • Implement talent development and training programs with the Talent Development Manager • Collaborate with HR team to innovate practices and programs • Work with shared services to deliver best‑in‑class people solutions
Key Responsibilities
- ▸talent strategy
- ▸employee relations
- ▸global mobility
- ▸talent analytics
- ▸performance tools
- ▸compensation design
What You Bring
The Chicago office is seeking a highly experienced Regional HR Business Partner who will report to the Regional HR Director and support staff and leadership across Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Columbus, and La Crosse. This role will design, lead, and promote strategic HR initiatives for more than 300 employees, covering all aspects of talent management in a client-focused setting. The position is in‑person within our flexible culture and includes up to 25% regional travel. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required • 10+ years HR experience, including 5+ years in a managerial role • Strong team management and employee relations expertise • Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law • Experience in a professional services environment • Excellent communication, organizational, and detail‑orientation skills • Advanced MS Office proficiency; Excel/PowerPoint; InDesign a plus • Experience with Workday preferred • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, matrix environment • Up to 25% travel within the region • PHR/SPHR certification or equivalent preferred
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸10+ years
- ▸workday
- ▸ms office
- ▸phr
- ▸team mgmt
Benefits
Compensation includes a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience, plus standard bonuses. Employees receive comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and tuition and professional license reimbursements. Additional perks include biannual bonus opportunities and various well‑being initiatives. Life at Gensler emphasizes a balanced lifestyle, offering curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and a dedicated "Well‑being Week" to support diverse interests. Our offices reflect this commitment to health, creativity, and community, encouraging each person to lead a healthy, balanced life. • Base salary $120k–$150k plus bonuses • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs • Flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off • 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock ownership • Tuition and professional license fee reimbursement • Biannual bonus opportunities
Work Environment
Office Full-Time