HR Business Partner II/III

External Dennis Group Jobs•Springfield, MA

About The Position

The HR Business Partner provides day-to-day HR support to leadership and managers across engineering, architectural, and construction teams in a fast-paced AEC environment. The role focuses on employee relations and compensation administration, including workplace issues, conflict resolution, market benchmarking, and salary structure maintenance. The HRBP partners with office and department leaders on operational HR needs, staffing adjustments, and team management; coaches managers on supervision and employee performance; monitors workforce risks and team dynamics; and tracks HR metrics. The role also conducts employee relations investigations, supports performance documentation, oversees onboarding and offboarding, and maintains compliance with employment laws, safety guidelines, and company policies. The position maintains job descriptions, salary ranges, and compensation structures for technical AEC roles; coordinates the operational aspects of annual performance bonus reviews; performs market pricing and salary benchmarking; and administers discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing entries, and routine pay adjustments. Dennis Group plans, designs, engineers, and builds food plants for major brands, focusing exclusively on the food and beverage industry for the past three decades. The company offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of hands-on HR experience, with direct responsibility for employee relations and compensation support.
Prior experience working in an Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) or professional services firm.
Practical experience managing workplace investigations, coordinating annual salary and bonus processes, and applying market pay ranges.
Hands-on experience with HRIS software, such as UKG Pro, and project/ERP systems, such as Deltek Vantagepoint.
Proficiency in Excel for data entry, compensation tracking, and basic reporting.
Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to resolving workplace matters.
High discretion, fairness, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP, or related HR certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with office and department leads on daily operational HR needs, staffing adjustments, and team management.
Guide and coach managers on supervisory skills, employee performance, and day-to-day team challenges.
Keep the Director of HR informed about workforce risks, team dynamics, and operational issues across regional offices and site teams.
Track and report HR metrics, including turnover, compensation trends, and headcount across billable and non-billable roles.
Conduct prompt, thorough employee relations investigations into workplace conduct, interpersonal disputes, performance issues, and site-related concerns; escalate high-risk matters to the Director of HR.
Assist managers with drafting and delivering performance feedback, documented warnings, and Performance Improvement Plans.
Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and departure administration across regional offices and job sites.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, workplace safety guidelines, and company policies.
Maintain job descriptions, salary ranges, and compensation structures for technical AEC roles.
Coordinate the operational execution of the annual performance bonus review cycle, including tracking Lead inputs, organizing evaluation scores, and preparing data sheets for leadership review.
Conduct market pricing comparisons and salary benchmarking against regional AEC standards.
Administer discretionary bonus distribution, profit-sharing entries, and routine pay adjustments in accordance with established guidelines.