Human Resources Business Partner

**Your Role**

As a Gensler Human Resources Business Partner, you will have broad responsibility working directly with team members and executive leadership in supporting the Costa Rica offices of 200+ people. This is an opportunity to be part of building a strategic HR service model in a creative and cutting edge environment. As an HR Business Partner (HRBP) you are an influencer and problem solver who likes to serve the organization and its people. You will make an impact driving the implementation of HR programs and advising leaders on their people matters. You will be the day to day contact for your business unit to educate on the firm’s core HR services, which include employee benefits, HRIS, compensation, retirement plans, legal compliance, mobility, and policies & procedures. You like to collaborate and communicate and will have significant interaction with your local Executive Team, Regional HR Director, Regional HR Team, Talent Development, and Talent Acquisition teams. You are a unique blend of strategic thinker, team player, and operational guru.

**What You Will Do**:

- Advise local leadership on people matters related to performance management and employee relations
- Advocate for team members, be a trusted and confidential advisor, and suggest best practices to enhance employee experience and lead industry
- Facilitate effective staffing among staff by leading meetings, creating reports, and proactively circulating available staff
- Maintain HRIS data, perform audits, and create reports
- Support full life cycle of the employee from on-boarding, leave, exit, and retirement
- Advise leadership regarding compensation and reward programs
- Educate employees about benefit programs and liaise with firm wide benefit team
- Facilitate global mobility of employees with transfer, relocation, and visa processing
- Assist in developing performance management tools, formalizing succession planning, and proactively developing staff and leadership
- Create and/or roll out talent development and training programs and processes
- Partner with HR team colleagues to create and innovate HR practices

**Your Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related area required
- 10+ years of Human Resources experience
- Working knowledge of employment law and compliance regulations
- Experience working in a Professional Services environment
- Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail
- Advanced MS Office proficiency preferred, particularly Excel
- Experience with Workday and Taleo preferred
- Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Ability to persuade and influence leadership on people matters
- Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships

**Life at Gensler**

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.