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$110k–$120k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Health Insurance, Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off
Posted 17d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Oversee all HR practices including recruiting, employee relations, and compliance while aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Lead a small team and act as a strategic partner to management to support workforce needs.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on leadership and multi-state compliance. Professional certifications like PHR or SHRM are preferred along with experience in civil engineering consulting firms.
Full job description
We are seeking a strategic Human Resources Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, training and development, benefits management, payroll and ensuring compliance with employment laws, by developing and implementing policies, managing employee concerns, and acting as a bridge between management and employees. In addition, the HR Manager must lead and direct HR to support NCE’s strategic goals and workforce needs.
The role requires expertise in HR leadership, benefit management, staffing forecasts, wage and benefits analysis, along with a solid foundation in employee retention and career development. Will supervise a two-person team and requires quarterly travel to all NCE office locations, which may include overnight stays.
Why Join Us? At NCE, we’re not just looking for an HR Manager—we’re looking for a strategic partner who will align with our company culture. This role offers the chance to play an integral part in the success of our growing organization while building strong, lasting relationships across all levels. If you are driven by the opportunity to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, we would love to connect with you!
Key Responsibilities Include:
Talent Acquisition: Managing the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions. Align staffing forecasts with organizational goals.
Onboarding and Orientation: Managing new employee onboarding program to introduce company culture and policies.
Performance Management: Overseeing performance reviews, setting employee goals, and providing feedback to improve performance.
Employee Relations: Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and investigating complaints related to harassment or discrimination.
Compensation and Benefits: Administering employee benefits plans, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Conduct wage analysis to ensure competitive and equitable compensation.
Training and Development: Identifying training needs, designing and delivering training programs to develop employee skills. Provide coaching and mentorship to supervisors and managers.
Policy Development: Managing and updating employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws. Proactively address regulatory changes.
Compliance Management: Staying updated on employment laws and ensuring NCE adheres to legal requirements for multiple states
Succession Planning: Identifying and developing future leaders within the organization.
Employee Engagement: Implementing initiatives to promote employee morale, satisfaction, and retention.
Strategic Partner: Align HR strategies with NCE objectives.
Skills and Qualifications (Must Have):
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility and experience advising senior leaders.
Demonstrated success in workforce planning, talent strategy, organizational development, or related people initiatives.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruiting, performance management, and multi-state compliance.
Ability to analyze workforce data, develop practical recommendations, and influence decisions across organizational levels.
Strong leadership, communication, judgment, discretion, and change-management capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
Skills and Qualifications (Nice to Have):
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience working collaboratively for small consulting civil engineering firms with multiple office locations (140 - 200 employees) preferred.
Experience leading an HR team and supporting organizational growth or strategic planning.
Salary range: $110,000 to $120,000 annually depending on experience.
NCE's experience is as extensive as the need for answers to the complex issues challenging designers and policy makers of the future. NCE understands the systems and procedures required to successfully deliver civil engineering and environmental services to a variety of municipal, state, and commercial customers. NCE's technically diverse and highly qualified staff of over 120 professionals includes civil, pavement, and environmental engineers, environmental policy and planning experts, environmental scientists, geologists and hydrogeologists, water quality, regulatory, and hazardous material specialists, database specialists, and seasoned field technicians.
Offices: 1885 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89509, US · 501 Canal Boulevard, Suite I, Point Richmond, CA 94804, US · 8795 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA 95826, US · 224 Kingsbury Grade Road, Suite 203, Stateline, NV 89449, US · 17050 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, California 92708, US
Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringTransportation ResearchPavement Management and EngineeringWatershed Science and PlanningGeotechnical EngineeringSafe Routes to School Planning and Engineeringand Landscape ArchitectureInformation TechnologyLegal
NCE's experience is as extensive as the need for answers to the complex issues challenging designers and policy makers of the future. NCE understands the systems and procedures required to successfully deliver civil engineering and environmental services to a variety of municipal, state, and commercial customers. NCE's technically diverse and highly qualified staff of over 120 professionals includes civil, pavement, and environmental engineers, environmental policy and planning experts, environmental scientists, geologists and hydrogeologists, water quality, regulatory, and hazardous material specialists, database specialists, and seasoned field technicians.
Offices: 1885 S. Arlington Avenue, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89509, US · 501 Canal Boulevard, Suite I, Point Richmond, CA 94804, US · 8795 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA 95826, US · 224 Kingsbury Grade Road, Suite 203, Stateline, NV 89449, US · 17050 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, California 92708, US
Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringTransportation ResearchPavement Management and EngineeringWatershed Science and PlanningGeotechnical EngineeringSafe Routes to School Planning and Engineeringand Landscape ArchitectureInformation TechnologyLegal