HR Operations Director

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.  

Step into Your New Role  - Join Kleinfelder in a Corporate HR Operations role!

Location:        California preferred (Sacramento, Riverside, Laguna Hills, or San Diego)

Type:               Remote   

Travel:             As needed

About Us: At Kleinfelder, we’ve been connecting great people with the best work since 1961. As a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals, we provide innovative solutions in the transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets. With over 85 offices across the US, Canada, and Australia, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project.

Why Join Us? At Kleinfelder, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers that make a difference.  In this role you’ll play a key role in shaping our organization’s success. You’ll work alongside passionate and talented professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world.  As an experienced HR leader with a knack for strategic planning and talent management, we want you on our team!

Your Role:  The HR Operations Director will oversee and manage Corporate HR functions to support employee engagement, compliance, and productivity.  This role is responsible for managing HR processes, including employee data management, compensation and benefits administration as well as talent acquisition and learning and development.    The role will ensure collaboration with the Divisional HR Business Partners to drive Corporate initiatives to streamline services and ensure accurate reporting to deliver exceptional employee support.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Process Management

• Review existing core processes for efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee all core HR processes, including compensation, benefits, employee onboarding and offboarding, and benefits.
• Provide oversight on information systems (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and the seamless integration with other organizational tools.
• Oversee efficient procedures for HR data management, record-keeping, and document processing.
• Review, develop and execute action plans (where appropriate) for HR policy and procedure changes.
• Analyze key performance data to recommend and implement continuous process improvements.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure that the Corporate HR function is in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure the preparation and submission of required reports and filings, including EEO, AAP, and other labor law requirements.
• Regularly audit operational HR practices to maintain compliance and mitigate risk, updating policies as necessary.

HR Technology and Vendor Management

• Ensure HRIS functionality, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing enhancements to improve user experience.
• Coordinate with external vendors for benefits and other HR-related services, ensuring performance aligns with organizational expectations.

Talent Acquisition

• Provide management and direction to the Recruitment Operations Manager to ensure engagement from the business and serve as the escalation point to help resolve issues.

Learning and Development (L&D)

• Provide management and direction to the Sr. L&D Manager in designing, developing and implementing learning strategies and programs that will address business and learning needs.

Employee Relations and Support

• Act as a point of escalation for operational HR employee relations issues and resolve employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and other processes where necessary.
• Collaborate with the HR team and managers to address employee concerns, maintain engagement, and support retention efforts.

Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with the CHRO on HR strategy by identifying and implementing initiatives that improve operational efficiencies to enhance the employee experience.
• Drive process improvements within the HR function, identifying areas for automation and streamlining to reduce costs and enhance accuracy.
• Develop and maintain metrics to measure and report on HR effectiveness and service delivery.
• Coordinate with the HRBP’s to support their impact on company operations in the Divisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in HR operations, with at least eight years in a managerial or leadership role in a similar size organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and best practices, including compliance, compensation, benefits, talent management and HRIS.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms (UKG preferred), ATS software (iCIMS preferred), and Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Certification: Senior-level professional certification (SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP) required. Certification in DISC or EIQ is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, consulting expertise, and knowledge of company operations. Ability to manage competing demands and conflicting priorities. Strong conflict management skills, superb client management experience, self-directed and motivated. Initiative to identify and anticipate client needs with good business acumen.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Hybrid position with flexible working arrangements.
• Positive and supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow

Move Forward with Kleinfelder 

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $175,000 - $200,000. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.