Director of Human Resources (Strategic Business Partner)
About The Position
Director of Human Resources (Strategic Business Partner) Fisher Associates is seeking a strategic HR leader to help shape the future of our growing architecture and engineering firm. This is not a traditional HR role—we’re looking for a builder and business partner who can work alongside executive leadership to scale our organization, strengthen our leadership bench, and drive a high-performance culture as we continue to grow. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives. Why Join Us Direct impact on firm strategy and growth High-visibility role working with executive leadership Opportunity to build and shape HR for the future Collaborative, values-driven culture What You’ll Do Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business growth Lead workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational design Build scalable HR programs to support a growing, multi-office firm Drive talent acquisition, retention, and employee engagement initiatives Support acquisitions and integration efforts Ensure strong HR operations and compliance foundations Requirements What You Bring 8–12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership Experience in growing or evolving organizations (M&A experience a plus) Strong business acumen and ability to influence at the executive level Builder mindset-comfortable creating structure and leading change Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services environments a plus Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or rapid organizational growth preferred SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification preferred Experience in multi-office or multi-state organizations a plus Salary Range $125,000-$145,000 annually Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. #LI-Hybrid Salary Description $125,000-$145,000 annually
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership
- Experience in growing or evolving organizations (M&A experience a plus)
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence at the executive level
- Builder mindset-comfortable creating structure and leading change
Nice To Haves
- Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services environments a plus
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or rapid organizational growth preferred
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification preferred
- Experience in multi-office or multi-state organizations a plus
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business growth
- Lead workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational design
- Build scalable HR programs to support a growing, multi-office firm
- Drive talent acquisition, retention, and employee engagement initiatives
- Support acquisitions and integration efforts
- Ensure strong HR operations and compliance foundations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
