Sr. Human Resources Business Partner - Northeast Region

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as an advisor to the Regional Director and Northeast leadership team, working to align people strategies with business objectives. This position works with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support talent, learning, and rewards programs, while encouraging employee engagement and development. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the preferred location being within commuting distance to Newark and/or Hamilton, New Jersey.  

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Regional Director, providing insights and guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
• Translate business goals into HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience
• Influence and coach leaders to drive change, improve team dynamics, and build leadership capability

Talent & Organizational Development

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards COEs to implement programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and performance management processes.
• Champion initiatives that promote a workplace of culture and belonging

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Monitor and enhance employee engagement through targeted interventions and feedback mechanisms.
• Facilitate organizational change and communication strategies that reinforce company values and culture.
• Address employee relations matters with a balanced approach to resolution and risk mitigation.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage HR analytics and business metrics to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to improve workforce performance and experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience partnering with COEs to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.