Senior HR Business Partner

Nemetschek SE2 • Columbia, MD

1d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner is a senior, hands-on role combining strategic partnership with operational HR work. The role advises leadership across Vectorworks and Graphisoft globally, with a primary focus on the Americas—mostly the United States, with additional coverage of Canada and Latin America. It currently supports teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia; the geographical focus may evolve with business needs.

The role supports the ongoing integration of the two brands into one Design Business Unit, including harmonizing HR processes, policies, and practices; aligning leadership structures and ways of working; and building a common culture. It also coordinates local rollout of Nemetschek Group global HR processes and programs with the Design BU integration roadmap. The position works within Design BU HR and Group Global HR frameworks, partners with senior leaders, Centers of Excellence, People Services, and local legal counsel, and contributes to strategic and operational HR delivery.

Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, or equivalent such as PHR/SPHR.
• Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of US employment law.
• Strong knowledge of organizational design, talent management, and labor relations.
• Experience managing reorganizations, post-merger integration, culture change, and leadership development.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with global HR processes and HR information systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven, precise, and analytical working style, with strong process and system thinking.
• Proactive and independent, while able to follow Group requirements and work within Design BU frameworks.
• Hands-on approach and comfort with administration, data uploads, and documentation.
• Reliable, accurate, and conscientious, with the ability to partner with senior leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an international software or technology company.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and Latin American HR practices.
• Experience with HR information systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic and hands-on HR advisor to leadership of Vectorworks and Graphisoft globally, primarily supporting the Americas.
• Contribute to and execute HR strategies aligned with Design BU and brand business objectives and applicable HR frameworks.
• Support integration-related HR projects, including harmonizing processes, policies, and practices; aligning leadership structures and ways of working; and building a common Design BU culture.
• Coordinate local rollout of Group-wide HR processes and programs and align them with the Design BU integration roadmap.
• Guide and coach local management on talent strategies, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives addressing workforce challenges, organizational design, and culture transformation.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters and investigations, advise on legal and employment risks, and ensure appropriate application of relevant employment laws in collaboration with local legal counsel.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, forecasting, and organizational design.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence and the global People Services team to coordinate HR responses to organizational challenges.
• Manage and contribute to reorganizations and restructurings, including providing change-management guidance.
• Support organizational change initiatives and oversee implementation of employee development programs.
• Support culture development initiatives to foster employee engagement and alignment with company values.
• Support and facilitate leadership development programs.
• Participate in implementing career path frameworks.
• Support or manage local talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and the annual salary review cycle.
• Manage and support regional recruitment with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition, and oversee internal talent movements and onboarding as appropriate.
• Manage local employee engagement survey processes and support execution of resulting action plans.
• Manage HR development initiatives to enhance employee experience and support retention.
• Provide HR administration inputs to People Services, including preparing documentation, letters, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, Group policies, and Design BU standards.
• Advise management on labor relations strategies and employee relations matters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Learning and development resources, including access to training and learning platforms.
• Career growth and internal mobility opportunities.
• Employee assistance and well-being resources.
• Employee discounts and other optional perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior